About Bill James
Lived 1892 – 1971 (aged 78). Bill James was an American baseball player.
William Lawrence "Seattle Bill" James (March 12, 1892 – March 10, 1971) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was given a nickname to differentiate him from his contemporary, "Big" Bill James.
The Braves purchased James in from the Seattle Giants of the Northwestern League. In 1914, James was an integral member of the "Miracle Braves" team that went from last place to first place in two months, becoming the first team to win a pennant after being in last place on the Fourth of July. In his only full season, James posted a record of 26 wins against 7 losses. The Braves then went on to defeat Connie Mack's heavily favored Philadelphia Athletics in the 1914 World Series. James was 2–0 in the World Series as the Braves recorded the first sweep in Series history. His victory in Game Two was a 1-0 shutout.
During World War I, James was an instructor at bomb-throwing for the US Army. He pitched in the minor leagues until 1925.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill James?
American baseball player (1892-1971)
When was Bill James born?
Bill James was born on 12 March 1892 in Iowa Hill.
When did Bill James die?
Bill James died on 10 March 1971 in Oroville.
What was Bill James's occupation?
Bill James was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill James?
Bill James was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill James (pitcher, born 1892)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill James. https://biography.guide/bill-james-baseball-player-1892/
MLA: "Bill James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-james-baseball-player-1892/.
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