About Bill Hobbs
Lived 1893 – 1945 (aged 51). Bill Hobbs was an American baseball player.
William Lee Hobbs (May 7, 1893 – January 5, 1945) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Smokey", he played for the Cincinnati Reds.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Hobbs?
American baseball player
When was Bill Hobbs born?
Bill Hobbs was born on 7 May 1893 in Grant's Lick, Kentucky.
When did Bill Hobbs die?
Bill Hobbs died on 5 January 1945 in Hamilton.
What was Bill Hobbs's occupation?
Bill Hobbs was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Hobbs?
Bill Hobbs was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Hobbs (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Hobbs. https://biography.guide/bill-hobbs-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Hobbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-hobbs-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Hobbs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-hobbs-baseball-player/.
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