About Bill Butler
Lived 1861 – 1895 (aged 33–34). Bill Butler was an American baseball player.
William J. Butler (1861 – May 9, 1895) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder for the 1884 Indianapolis Hoosiers. He later played minor league ball in the Texas League from 1902 to 1906.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Butler?
American baseball player (1861-1895)
When was Bill Butler born?
Bill Butler was born in 1861 in New Orleans.
When did Bill Butler die?
Bill Butler died on 9 May 1895 in New Orleans.
What was Bill Butler's occupation?
Bill Butler was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Butler?
Bill Butler was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Butler (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Butler. https://biography.guide/bill-butler-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Butler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-butler-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Butler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-butler-baseball-player/.
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