Later Years
Flagstead was claimed off waivers by the Washington Senators in May 1929 but was released after playing in only 18 games. He was picked up by the Pittsburgh Pirates in July 1929. He played his last major league game for the Pirates on July 29, 1930.
After being released by the Pirates, Flagstead played in 1931 for the Portland Beavers and Seattle Indians in the Pacific Coast League.
After his professional career ended, Flagstead returned to his home in Olympia, Washington, where he put the local team in the Timber League championship playoffs for three consecutive years.
Flagstead has been inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame and the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame.
Flagstead died at his home in Olympia, Washington at age 46 in 1940.
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