About Bill Schuster
Lived 1912 – 1987 (aged 74). Bill Schuster was an American baseball player.
William Charles Schuster (August 4, 1912 – June 28, 1987) was an American professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1945. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bees, and Chicago Cubs.
Schuester attended Seneca Vocational High School before signing a professional contract in 1934.
Schuster scored the winning run in the Chicago Cubs' last victory in a World Series game prior to 2016. He was a pinch runner in the 11th inning of Game 6 at Wrigley Field in the 1945 World Series and scored from first base on Stan Hack's walk-off double for an 8–7 Cub win over Detroit. It was to be Schuster's last appearance in a major league game.
After retiring as a player, Schuster managed the Vancouver Capilanos of the Western International League in 1950 and 1951, served as a third base coach for the Seattle Rainiers, worked in the press room of the Los Angeles Times and worked at a gas station in Woodland Hills, California before dying of a heart attack at age 74.
For his long career in the minor leagues, which included 1,872 hits over 16 seasons, Schuster is a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Schuster?
American baseball player (1912-1987)
When was Bill Schuster born?
Bill Schuster was born on 4 August 1912 in Buffalo.
When did Bill Schuster die?
Bill Schuster died on 28 June 1987 in El Monte.
What was Bill Schuster's occupation?
Bill Schuster was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Schuster?
Bill Schuster was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Schuster. https://biography.guide/bill-schuster/
MLA: "Bill Schuster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-schuster/.
Chicago: "Bill Schuster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-schuster/.
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