About Billy Colgan
Lived 1862 – 1895 (aged 33). Billy Colgan was an American baseball player.
William H. Colgan (Unknown – August 8, 1895) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the 1884 Pittsburgh Alleghenys.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Colgan?
American baseball player
When was Billy Colgan born?
Billy Colgan was born on 19 March 1862 in East St. Louis.
When did Billy Colgan die?
Billy Colgan died on 8 August 1895 in Great Falls.
What was Billy Colgan's occupation?
Billy Colgan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Billy Colgan?
Billy Colgan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Colgan. https://biography.guide/billy-colgan/
MLA: "Billy Colgan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-colgan/.
Chicago: "Billy Colgan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-colgan/.
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