About Wild Bill Widner
Lived 1867 – 1908 (aged 41). Wild Bill Widner was an American baseball player.
William Waterfield "Wild Bill" Widner (June 3, 1867 – December 10, 1908) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of five seasons in the majors, from until , for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, Washington Nationals, Columbus Solons, and Cincinnati Kelly's Killers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wild Bill Widner?
American baseball player (1867–1908)
When was Wild Bill Widner born?
Wild Bill Widner was born on 3 June 1867 in Cincinnati.
When did Wild Bill Widner die?
Wild Bill Widner died on 10 December 1908 in Cincinnati.
What was Wild Bill Widner's occupation?
Wild Bill Widner was a baseball player.
What nationality was Wild Bill Widner?
Wild Bill Widner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wild Bill Widner. https://biography.guide/wild-bill-widner/
MLA: "Wild Bill Widner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wild-bill-widner/.
Chicago: "Wild Bill Widner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wild-bill-widner/.
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