About Bill Bowman
Lived 1867 – 1944 (aged 77). Bill Bowman was an American baseball player.
William George Bowman (January 23, 1867 in Chicago – December 28, 1944 in Chicago) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Colts (today known as the Chicago Cubs) in 1891. Bowman appeared in 15 games for the Colts, batting just .089 (4-for-45) with one double and five RBI. He died on April 6, 1944, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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Who was Bill Bowman?
American baseball player
When was Bill Bowman born?
Bill Bowman was born on 23 January 1867 in Chicago.
When did Bill Bowman die?
Bill Bowman died on 28 December 1944 in Chicago.
What was Bill Bowman's occupation?
Bill Bowman was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Bowman?
Bill Bowman was American.
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· DBpedia: Bill Bowman (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Bowman. https://biography.guide/bill-bowman-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Bowman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-bowman-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Bowman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-bowman-baseball-player/.
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