Ewart Gladstone "Dixie" Walker (June 1, 1887 – November 14, 1965), was a

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who played from to with the Washington Senators. He batted left and threw right-handed. Walker had a 25–31 record in 74 career games. He was born in

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, and died in

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. He is buried in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery. Walker was the brother of Major Leaguer Ernie Walker, and the father of Major Leaguers

Dixie Walker Fred E. "Dixie" Walker (September 24, 1910 – May 17, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout and minor league manager. He played as a right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1949. Although Walker was a five ...

and

Harry Walker Harry William Walker (October 22, 1918 – August 8, 1999) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. Known by the nickname "Harry the Hat", he played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball between 1940 and 1955, ...

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