Former Pirates Shortstop U.L. Washington Dies at 70

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Mar 3, 2024
Kansas City Royals shortstop U.L. Washington (30) leaps and watches his throw to first after forcing out Oakland A's Dwayne Murphy (14) out at second during American League West division action at Kansas City, Oct. 6, 1981. Washington's throw to first caught Oakland A's Keith Drumright for the second out of the double play in the first inning of the game. (AP Photo/Pete Leabo)

Longtime major-league shortstop U.L. Washington, who finished his 11-year career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has died at 70 of cancer.

Washington played in 82 games combined for the Pirates during the 1986-87 seasons. He retired after finishing 1987 with the Pirates’ Triple-A farm club in Vancouver.

Noted for playing with a toothpick in his mouth, Washington played his first eight seasons with the Kansas City Royals (1977-84). He also had a one-year stint with the Montreal Expos in 1985.

Washington hit .252/.313/.343 in 907 career games with 27 home runs and 132 RBIs.

 

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