About Bill Dodd
Lived 1909 – 1991 (aged 81). Bill Dodd was an American baseball player, lawyer and politician.
William Joseph Dodd (November 25, 1909 – November 16, 1991) was an American politician who held five positions in the Louisiana state government in the mid-20th century, including state representative, lieutenant governor, state auditor, president and member of the State Board of Education, and state education superintendent.
Dodd died of cancer in Baton Rouge General Medical Center on the day of the Edwin Edwards-David Duke gubernatorial showdown. Memorial services were held at his home church, the Southside Baptist Church in Baton Rouge on November 18, 1991, with John Robson officiating.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Dodd?
American politician (1909–1991)
When was Bill Dodd born?
Bill Dodd was born on 25 November 1909 in Liberty.
When did Bill Dodd die?
Bill Dodd died on 16 November 1991 in Baton Rouge.
What was Bill Dodd's occupation?
Bill Dodd was a baseball player, lawyer and politician.
What nationality was Bill Dodd?
Bill Dodd was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Dodd (Louisiana politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Dodd. https://biography.guide/bill-dodd-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Dodd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-dodd-baseball-player/.
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