About Bill Breckinridge
Lived 1907 – 1958 (aged 50). Bill Breckinridge was an American baseball player.
William Robertson Breckinridge (October 16, 1907 – August 23, 1958) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1929. He later practiced law in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Personal life Breckinridge was the son-in-law of oil entrepreneur Waite Phillips,
Both his sons also became attorneys. His son Phillips worked as a federal prosecutor before his election as a Tulsa County judge in 1968. His son Peyton was elected an Oklahoma legislator in 1968, serving the 38th house district in the 32nd Oklahoma Legislature, and then 8 years as a state senator. His grandson, Phillips' son Flint, served the 78th house district in the 43rd and 44th Oklahoma legislatures.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Bill Breckinridge's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Bill Breckinridge's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Breckinridge?
American baseball player (1907-1958)
When was Bill Breckinridge born?
Bill Breckinridge was born on 16 October 1907 in Tulsa.
When did Bill Breckinridge die?
Bill Breckinridge died on 23 August 1958.
What was Bill Breckinridge's occupation?
Bill Breckinridge was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Breckinridge?
Bill Breckinridge was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Bill Breckinridge
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Breckinridge. https://biography.guide/bill-breckinridge/
MLA: "Bill Breckinridge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-breckinridge/.
Chicago: "Bill Breckinridge." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-breckinridge/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC