Roy Castleton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Roy Castleton

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 26-Jul-1885

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Date of Death: 24-Jun-1967

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Roy Castleton

  • Royal Eugene Castleton (July 26, 1885 – June 24, 1967) was a relief pitcher for the New York Highlanders and Cincinnati Reds.
  • The first native of the state of Utah and the first Mormon to play in the major leagues, Castleton made his debut with the Highlanders on April 16, 1907, and played his final game with the Reds on May 29, 1910.Castleton's potential as a player was undermined by chronic health problems that ultimately forced him to retire.
  • He is most often remembered for pitching a perfect game while playing for a team in the Ohio–Pennsylvania League.

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