Walter "Walt" "Reds" William Herrell (February 19, 1889 – January 29, 1949) was an American professional

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player who played in one game for the Washington Senators during the season. Herrell began his career with the Johnson City Soldiers of the Appalachian League in 1911. He appeared in only one major league game in his career with against the

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in June of that year. He pitched the last two innings to finish the game and allowed the last four runs of the 18 total scored on five hits. After his major league appearance, he continued to play in the minor leagues. His last professional season was with the Waynesboro Villagers of the

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in 1924. He was born in

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and died in

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at the age of 59. He was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in

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