About Bill Ford
Lived 1880 – 1962 (aged 82). Bill Ford was an American baseball player.
William Henry Ford (April 5, 1880 – September 1, 1962) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1910s.
A native of Urbana, Ohio, Ford made his Negro leagues debut in 1911 with the Chicago Giants in 1911. He went on to play for the Leland Giants in 1915. Ford died in Cleveland, Ohio in 1962 at age 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Ford?
American baseball player
When was Bill Ford born?
Bill Ford was born on 5 April 1880 in Urbana, Ohio.
When did Bill Ford die?
Bill Ford died on 1 September 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio.
What was Bill Ford's occupation?
Bill Ford was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Ford?
Bill Ford was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Ford (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Ford. https://biography.guide/bill-ford-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-ford-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Ford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-ford-baseball-player/.
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