About Billy Rhines
Lived 1869 – 1922 (aged 52). Billy Rhines was an American baseball player.
William Pearl Rhines (March 14, 1869 – January 30, 1922) was an American professional baseball player during the nineteenth century. He led the National League in ERA twice (1890 and 1896) while playing for the Cincinnati Reds.
Formative years Rhines was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1869. He graduated from Bucknell University.
Career Rhines was a pitcher during parts of nine seasons (1890–1899) with the Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates.
He led the National League in ERA twice (1890 and 1896) while playing for Cincinnati. For his career, he compiled a 114–103 record in 249 appearances, with a 3.47 ERA and 743 strikeouts.
Death Rhines died at the age of 52 in his hometown of Ridgway, Pennsylvania on January 30, 1922.
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Who was Billy Rhines?
American baseball player
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Billy Rhines was born on 14 March 1869 in Ridgway.
When did Billy Rhines die?
Billy Rhines died on 30 January 1922 in Ridgway.
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Billy Rhines was a baseball player.
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Billy Rhines was American.
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