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Bill Ramsey

1920 – 2008

American professional baseball player, outfielder

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Lived 1920 – 2008 (aged 87). Bill Ramsey was an American baseball player.

William Thrace "Square Jaw" Ramsey Jr. (October 20, 1920 – January 4, 2008) was an American professional baseball player who was an outfielder for the Boston Braves for a single Major League Baseball season in 1945.

Ramsey was born in Osceola, Arkansas. He attended the University of Florida, threw and batted right-handed, and was listed as tall and .

On November 1, 1944, he had been drafted by the Boston Braves from the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1944 rule 5 draft. Ramsey was one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 19, 1945, against the New York Giants at Braves Field. Besides his outfield duties he was often used as a pinch-hitter. In a total of 78 games he hit .292 (40-for-137) with 1 home run, 12 runs batted in, 16 runs scored, and a slugging percentage of .372.

He died at Kirby Pines Manor in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 4, 2008, and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis.

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University of Florida

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Ramsey?

American professional baseball player, outfielder

When was Bill Ramsey born?

Bill Ramsey was born on 20 October 1920 in Osceola.

When did Bill Ramsey die?

Bill Ramsey died on 4 January 2008 in Memphis.

What was Bill Ramsey's occupation?

Bill Ramsey was a baseball player.

What nationality was Bill Ramsey?

Bill Ramsey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Ramsey

· Wikidata: Q4910586

· DBpedia: Bill Ramsey (baseball)

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