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Card # 69
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Helmar Cabinet III
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Willie WELLS (HOF)
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Leaning on bat
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Newark Eagles
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About the Player
One of the greatest shortstops in Negro League history, Willie Wells was nicknamed "Devil" by opposing teams. Players would commonly say, "don't hit it to short, the ‘Devil’ himself plays there". At the peak of his career with the Newark Eagles he teamed with Ray Dandridge, Dick Seay and Mule Suttles to form the "Million Dollar Infield". Wells routinely batted for an average of .350 or better. In exhibition games against major leaguers he batted in excess of .390. In 1942, Willie Wells graduated to player-manager with Newark. Three of the players that he managed, Larry Doby, Monte Irvin and Don Newcombe, went on to star in the Major Leagues. During the course of his 26 year professional career Wells played with the St. Louis Stars, KC Monarchs, Detroit Wolves, Homestead Grays, Memphis Red Sox, Newark Eagles and several other top-notch Negro League teams. Willie Wells was elected posthumously to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1997.
About the Series
Rough and tumble early 20th century players spring to life in our third series of Helmar Cabinets. We’ve selected some of our favorite historic photos and have artfully colorized the player figures and set them against original backgrounds that evoke the magnificent style of the period. True to the period, the player images are separate and have been pasted to a colorful, ripple-edged scene of a ballpark. Collect this series and you’ll understand why Helmar is called “The Flavor of the Game”. Note: #42-53 have a population of 23. All others were limited to 20.
Card size: 4” x 6”
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