About Bill Dietrich
Lived 1910 – 1978 (aged 68). Bill Dietrich was an American baseball player.
William John "Bullfrog" Dietrich (March 29, 1910 – June 20, 1978) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1933 to 1948 for the Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, and Chicago White Sox. His Pennsylvania-born parents of German ancestry were Charles, an accountant, and Berth (Hopes) Dietrich.
In 16 seasons, Dietrich posted a 108–128 career record. He recorded a winning mark in just three seasons yet was usually close to .500 every year. His best year in terms of wins was 1944, when he went 16–17 for the White Sox.
On June 1, 1937, while with the White Sox, Dietrich no-hit the St. Louis Browns 8–0 at Comiskey Park.
Death Dietrich died at his home in Philadelphia on June 20, 1978.
Popular culture In the film A Christmas Story, Mr. Parker says that "the Sox traded Bullfrog" for a player named "Schottenhoffen".
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Bill Dietrich was born on 29 March 1910 in Philadelphia.
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Bill Dietrich died on 20 June 1978 in Philadelphia.
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