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Bill Stumpf

1892 – 1966

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About Bill Stumpf

Lived 1892 – 1966 (aged 73). Bill Stumpf was an American baseball player.

William Frederick Stumpf (March 21, 1892 – February 14, 1966) was an American professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball for two seasons for the New York Yankees and subsequently spent several years in the minor leagues. Stumpf was tall and weighed .

Career Stumpf was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1892.

After one more campaign in the American Association, Stumpf played for the Pacific Coast League's Portland Beavers in 1915 and 1916. However, Stumpf did return to the game in 1917. He played in the Pacific Coast League and the Northwestern League and led the Northwestern League with a .405 batting average.

Stumpf was then acquired by the National League's Pittsburgh Pirates. He was unable to earn a roster spot with the team, however, and was given his release in April 1918. He did not play in professional baseball that year. The following season, Stumpf was back in the Pacific Coast League, where he played until 1923. His career ended in the Texas League in 1925.

During his 12-year professional baseball career, Stumpf collected 1,477 hits (37 in the major leagues and 1,440 in the minor leagues). He died in Crownsville, Maryland, in 1966.

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William Frederick Stumpf

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Stumpf?

Major League Baseball player

When was Bill Stumpf born?

Bill Stumpf was born on 21 March 1892 in Baltimore.

When did Bill Stumpf die?

Bill Stumpf died on 14 February 1966 in Crownsville.

What was Bill Stumpf's occupation?

Bill Stumpf was a baseball player.

What nationality was Bill Stumpf?

Bill Stumpf was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Stumpf

· Wikidata: Q4911048

· DBpedia: Bill Stumpf (baseball)

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