Silas Simmons
| Silas Simmons | |
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Simmons in 1913 | |
| Pitcher / Outfielder | |
| Born: October 14, 1895 Middletown, Delaware, United States | |
| Died: October 29, 2006 (aged 111 years, 15 days) St. Petersburg, Florida, United States | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| Negro leagues debut | |
| 1913, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Last Negro leagues appearance | |
| 1929, for the Cuban Stars | |
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Silas Joseph Simmons (October 14, 1895 – October 29, 2006) was an American professional baseball player for African-American teams in the pre-Negro leagues era. He became the longest-lived major league player in history, surpassing Red Hoff, who died at age 107 in 1998.