Charles Lafayette Witherow (April 1852 – July 3, 1948) was an American professional

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. He appeared in one game for the 1875

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of the National Association. He was the

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for the Nationals on July 1, but only lasted one inning as he gave up four hits and five runs, two runs which were earned. At the time of his death, Charles Witherow was the last surviving participant of the National Association. At the time of his death he had been the last living player from the 1875 season.

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Major League Baseball pitchers Washington Nationals (NA) players St. Paul Red Caps players Baseball players from Washington, D.C. 19th-century baseball players 19th-century American sportsmen 1852 births 1948 deaths Burials at Glenwood Cemetery (Washington, D.C.) {{US-baseball-pitcher-1850s-stub