William H. "Dad" Clarke (January 7, 1865 – June 3, 1911) was an American professional

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from to for the Chicago White Stockings,

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References

* "Dad Clarke Out for Good: Famous Old Pitcher Dies from Stroke of Paralysis", ''Omaha Daily Bee'', June 5, 1911, page 10 (available on line through the Library of Congress' Chronicling America database).

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