About Bill Wise
Lived 1861 – 1940 (aged 79). Bill Wise was an American baseball player.
William E. Wise (March 15, 1861 – May 5, 1940) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for three seasons from 1882 to 1886, splitting his time between pitcher and the outfield. He played for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association, the Washington Nationals of the Union Association, and the Washington Nationals of the National League. Wise died in his hometown of Washington, D.C. at the age of 79, and is interred at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Wise?
American baseball player (1861–1940)
When was Bill Wise born?
Bill Wise was born on 15 March 1861 in Washington, D.C..
When did Bill Wise die?
Bill Wise died on 5 May 1940 in Washington, D.C..
What was Bill Wise's occupation?
Bill Wise was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Wise?
Bill Wise was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Wise (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Wise. https://biography.guide/bill-wise-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Wise." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-wise-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Wise." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-wise-baseball-player/.
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