About Billy Otterson
Lived 1862 – 1940 (aged 78). Billy Otterson was an American baseball player.
William John Otterson (May 24, 1862 – September 21, 1940) was a 19th-century American Major League Baseball player. He played shortstop in 30 games for the Brooklyn Grays during the 1887 baseball season.
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Who was Billy Otterson?
American baseball player (1862-1940)
When was Billy Otterson born?
Billy Otterson was born on 4 May 1862 in Pittsburgh.
When did Billy Otterson die?
Billy Otterson died on 21 September 1940 in Pittsburgh.
What was Billy Otterson's occupation?
Billy Otterson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Billy Otterson?
Billy Otterson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Otterson. https://biography.guide/billy-otterson/
MLA: "Billy Otterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-otterson/.
Chicago: "Billy Otterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-otterson/.
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