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Bill Bailey

1888 – 1926

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About Bill Bailey

Lived 1888 – 1926 (aged 38). Bill Bailey was an American baseball player.

William F. Bailey (April 12, 1888 – November 2, 1926) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Terrapins, Chicago Whales, Detroit Tigers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He had a career record of 38–76 with a 3.57 earned run average (ERA).

Career Bailey first pitched in the major leagues in 1907 for the St. Louis Browns, and he remained with the team through the 1912 season. He had one of his best seasons in 1909, when he finished with a 9–10 win-loss record but a 2.44 ERA. The next year, Bailey's ERA increased to 3.32 but his win-loss record spiraled to 3-18 for a Browns team that finished with a 47-107-4 record.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Bailey?

pitcher

When was Bill Bailey born?

Bill Bailey was born on 12 April 1888 in Fort Smith.

When did Bill Bailey die?

Bill Bailey died on 2 November 1926 in Houston.

What was Bill Bailey's occupation?

Bill Bailey was a baseball player.

What nationality was Bill Bailey?

Bill Bailey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Bailey

· Wikidata: Q4907997

· DBpedia: Bill Bailey (pitcher)

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