About Buckshot May
Lived 1899 – 1984 (aged 84). Buckshot May was an American baseball player.
William Herbert "Buckshot" May (December 13, 1899 – March 15, 1984) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1924. The 24-year-old right-hander stood 6'2" and weighed 169 lbs.
On May 9, 1924, May came in to pitch the top of the 9th inning in a home game against the Boston Braves at Forbes Field. He pitched a scoreless inning, with one strikeout, but the Pirates lost 10–7. His lifetime ERA stands at 0.00.
His manager was future Hall of Famer Bill McKechnie. Other notable teammates who would one day be members of the Baseball Hall of Fame were Max Carey, Kiki Cuyler, Rabbit Maranville, and Pie Traynor.
May died in his hometown of Bakersfield, California at the age of 84.
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Who was Buckshot May?
American baseball player
When was Buckshot May born?
Buckshot May was born on 13 December 1899 in Bakersfield.
When did Buckshot May die?
Buckshot May died on 15 March 1984 in Bakersfield.
What was Buckshot May's occupation?
Buckshot May was a baseball player.
What nationality was Buckshot May?
Buckshot May was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buckshot May. https://biography.guide/buckshot-may/
MLA: "Buckshot May." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buckshot-may/.
Chicago: "Buckshot May." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/buckshot-may/.
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