About Bill Sweeney
Lived 1886 – 1948 (aged 62). Bill Sweeney was an American baseball player.
William John Sweeney (March 6, 1886 – May 26, 1948) was an American infielder in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1914. He graduated from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati in 1904.
In an eight year major-league career, he compiled a .272 batting average (1,004-3,692) with 442 runs scored, 11 home runs, 388 RBI, 172 stolen bases, an on-base percentage of .349 and a slugging percentage of .344. His best seasons were with the Boston Braves in 1911 and 1912, he hit .314 and .344 with 63 and 99 RBI respectively.
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Who was Bill Sweeney?
American baseball player (1886-1948)
When was Bill Sweeney born?
Bill Sweeney was born on 6 March 1886 in Covington.
When did Bill Sweeney die?
Bill Sweeney died on 26 May 1948 in Cambridge.
What was Bill Sweeney's occupation?
Bill Sweeney was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Sweeney?
Bill Sweeney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Sweeney (infielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Sweeney. https://biography.guide/bill-sweeney-baseball-player/
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