Carroll Ray "Dink" Mothell (August 13, 1897 – April 24, 1980) was a catcher and utility player who played for 15 years in the Negro leagues. Known for his versatility, Mothell played every position. It was said you could use him "most any place, any time." During Mothell's time with the Kansas City Monarchs and the

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, he often caught for Hall of Fame-nominated and Hall of Fame Negro league pitchers such as José Méndez, John Donaldson, Bullet Rogan, and Andy Cooper. The teams traveled all over the United States, and Mothell was even a part of a Monarchs tour of "The

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," where they played in places like Manila in 1934."Monarch Stars Homeward Bound"
''Wichita Negro Star'', Wichita, Kansas, March 23, 1934, Page 3

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Mothell was buried in Topeka, Kansas shortly after he died in 1984, but did not receive a headstone until June 20, 2011."Negro Leagues' heroes finally get their Tombstones"
''NBC Nightly News'', July 19, 2011 The grave marker was placed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project.

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