William "Buck" Washer (October 11, 1882 – December 8, 1955) was an American professional

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. Washer played for the

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in the season. In one career game, he had a 0–0 record, giving up two runs, four hits, and also gave up five walks. He batted and threw right-handed.Baseball Reference.com page
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, where he played

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for the Mountaineers in 1902. Washer was born and died in

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