About Bill Lewis
Lived 1904 – 1977 (aged 73). Bill Lewis was an American baseball player.
William Henry Lewis (October 15, 1904 – October 24, 1977) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. Nicknamed "Buddy", he played parts of three seasons in the majors; for the St. Louis Cardinals, and and for the Boston Braves (renamed the Bees in 1936).
Lewis had a much longer career in the minor leagues, playing nineteen seasons between and . After his playing days ended, he spent the rest of his life as a scout, first for the St. Louis Cardinals and later for the New York Mets.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Lewis?
American baseball player (1904-1977)
When was Bill Lewis born?
Bill Lewis was born on 15 October 1904 in Ripley.
When did Bill Lewis die?
Bill Lewis died on 24 October 1977 in Memphis.
What was Bill Lewis's occupation?
Bill Lewis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Lewis?
Bill Lewis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Lewis (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Lewis. https://biography.guide/bill-lewis-baseball-player-1904/
MLA: "Bill Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-lewis-baseball-player-1904/.
Chicago: "Bill Lewis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-lewis-baseball-player-1904/.
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