About Bill Farmer
Lived 1864 – 1928 (aged 63). Bill Farmer was an American baseball player.
William Charles Farmer (February 27, 1864 – February 9, 1928) was an American professional baseball player who played catcher in the major leagues in 1888 Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the National League and the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association. He later played for the St. Paul Apostles of the Western Association in 1889 and 1890.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Farmer?
American baseball player
When was Bill Farmer born?
Bill Farmer was born on 13 February 1864 in Philadelphia.
When did Bill Farmer die?
Bill Farmer died on 9 February 1928 in Philadelphia.
What was Bill Farmer's occupation?
Bill Farmer was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Farmer?
Bill Farmer was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Farmer (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Farmer. https://biography.guide/bill-farmer-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Farmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-farmer-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Farmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-farmer-baseball-player/.
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