About Bill Traffley
Lived 1859 – 1908 (aged 48). Bill Traffley was an American baseball player.
William Franklin Traffley (December 21, 1859 – June 23, 1908) was an American baseball player.
Biography
Traffley was born in Staten Island, New York. When he was 18 years old, in 1878, he played two games for the Chicago White Stockings.
Traffley did not play in professional baseball for another five years, in 1883. He played 30 games that season.
His next three seasons (and his last) were spent with the Baltimore Orioles.
Traffley died in Des Moines, Iowa. His brother, John Traffley, also played professional baseball.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Traffley?
American baseball player
When was Bill Traffley born?
Bill Traffley was born on 21 December 1859 in Staten Island.
When did Bill Traffley die?
Bill Traffley died on 23 June 1908 in Des Moines.
What was Bill Traffley's occupation?
Bill Traffley was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Traffley?
Bill Traffley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Traffley. https://biography.guide/bill-traffley/
MLA: "Bill Traffley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-traffley/.
Chicago: "Bill Traffley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-traffley/.
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