About Billy Reed
Lived 1922 – 2005 (aged 83). Billy Reed was an American baseball player and basketball player.
William Joseph Reed (November 12, 1922 – December 5, 2005) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He was originally signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1946 and later played at the Major League level with the Boston Braves in 1952.
Reed attended the University of Notre Dame.
Basketball career Reed also played professional basketball. During the winter season in 1946–47, he played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.6 points per game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Reed?
Major League Baseball secondbaseman (1922-2005)
When was Billy Reed born?
Billy Reed was born on 12 November 1922 in Shawano.
When did Billy Reed die?
Billy Reed died on 5 December 2005 in Houston.
What was Billy Reed's occupation?
Billy Reed was a baseball player and basketball player.
What nationality was Billy Reed?
Billy Reed was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Reed (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Reed. https://biography.guide/billy-reed-baseball-player/
MLA: "Billy Reed." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-reed-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Reed." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-reed-baseball-player/.
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