About Bill Finley
Lived 1863 – 1912 (aged 49). Bill Finley was an American baseball player.
William James Finley (October 4, 1863 – October 6, 1912) was a 19th-century American professional baseball player. He played catcher and outfielder for the 1886 New York Giants. He attended Columbia University and Manhattan College.
Death Finley died at age 49 due to valvular heart disease in 1912. He is laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.
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Who was Bill Finley?
American baseball player
When was Bill Finley born?
Bill Finley was born on 4 October 1863 in New York City.
When did Bill Finley die?
Bill Finley died on 6 October 1912 in Asbury Park.
What was Bill Finley's occupation?
Bill Finley was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Finley?
Bill Finley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Finley. https://biography.guide/bill-finley/
MLA: "Bill Finley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-finley/.
Chicago: "Bill Finley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-finley/.
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