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The Inspiring Journey of William Ellsworth: First Deaf MLB Player

William Ellsworth, born on May 23, 1862, in Houcktown, Ohio, faced life's obstacles with resilience. Diagnosed with spinal meningitis at the age of 2, he became deaf but did not let that define him. He attended the Ohio School for the Deaf and began his professional journey in 1886. He was married to Anna Maria and was a devoted guardian to his nephew, Paul. On April 20, 1988, he became the first deaf player in Major League Baseball, proving that with determination, anyone can achieve their dreams, regardless of challenges. He passed away in 1961 at 99.

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The Inspiring Journey of William Ellsworth: First Deaf MLB Player

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  1. William Ellsworth By: Dee Jones ASL B-2 April 15

  2. William Ellsworth

  3. Information His name was William Ellsworth He was born in Houck town, Ohio, on May 23, 1862 He had a tragic deaf, he died in 1961 at the age 99.

  4. How he became Deaf • He became deaf from a illness called spinal meningitis. • He was diagnose with it at the age of 2.

  5. Past • He went to Ohio School for the Deaf. • He started his professional career in 1886 in Oshkosh.

  6. Family • He was married by Anna Maria. • They also raised his nephew, Paul How Helmes

  7. Famous • He became the first MLB Deaf person on April 20,1988. • He was being treated like a star. • He made an impact on that no matter what happens you can still achieve your dreams.

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