About Bill Shores
Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 79). Bill Shores was an American baseball player.
William David Shores (May 26, 1904 – February 19, 1984) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1928 to 1936 for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and New York Giants.
Shores was the first major league player to wear uniform number 13, while playing for the A's in 1931. The number 13 was not routinely issued to players, except by request.
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Who was Bill Shores?
American baseball player (1904-1984)
When was Bill Shores born?
Bill Shores was born on 26 May 1904 in Abilene.
When did Bill Shores die?
Bill Shores died on 19 February 1984 in Purcell.
What was Bill Shores's occupation?
Bill Shores was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Shores?
Bill Shores was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Shores. https://biography.guide/bill-shores/
MLA: "Bill Shores." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-shores/.
Chicago: "Bill Shores." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-shores/.
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