About Bill Prough
Lived 1887 – 1936 (aged 49). Bill Prough was an American baseball player.
Herschel Clinton "Bill" Prough (November 28, 1887 – December 29, 1937) was an American professional baseball player. Prough was a right-handed pitcher, pitching in the Major Leagues for one season, 1912 with the Cincinnati Reds. He had an extended and successful minor league career, pitching for 17 seasons and compiling over 4,600 innings pitched.
Prough was born in Markle, Indiana, and died in Richmond, Indiana.
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Who was Bill Prough?
American baseball player
When was Bill Prough born?
Bill Prough was born on 28 November 1887 in Markle.
When did Bill Prough die?
Bill Prough died on 29 December 1936 in Richmond.
What was Bill Prough's occupation?
Bill Prough was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Prough?
Bill Prough was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Prough. https://biography.guide/bill-prough/
MLA: "Bill Prough." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-prough/.
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