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Doc Bass

1898 – 1970

American baseball player

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About Doc Bass

Lived 1898 – 1970 (aged 72). Doc Bass was an American baseball player.

William Capers "Doc" Bass (December 4, 1898 – January 12, 1970) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in two games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Braves in 1918, once as a pinch hitter and once as a pinch runner.

In his major league career, Bass had one at bat, in which he singled. He also scored a run and stole a base, although he never appeared in the field. After the 1918 season, Bass continued to play minor league baseball until 1925, primarily as an outfielder.

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Education
Mercer University

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People whose lives overlapped Doc Bass's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Doc Bass?

American baseball player (1898-1970)

When was Doc Bass born?

Doc Bass was born on 4 December 1898 in Macon.

When did Doc Bass die?

Doc Bass died on 12 December 1970 in Macon.

What was Doc Bass's occupation?

Doc Bass was a baseball player.

What nationality was Doc Bass?

Doc Bass was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doc Bass

· Wikidata: Q5287020

· DBpedia: Doc Bass

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