About William Betts
Lived 1865 – 1936 (aged 70–71). William Betts was an American baseball player and umpire (baseball).
William G. Betts ([?] 1865 – September 9, 1936) was an American Major League Baseball umpire. He was born William G. Betz.
Betts officiated 121 National League games from to . He led the league in ejections with five in . He then umpired in the American League in the and seasons. A machinist, Betts designed a new umpire indicator for National League umpires prior to the season. In 1896, he became the first umpire to use a small wisk broom to clean home plate during games. In between his stints in the National and American leagues, Betts worked Virginia League and the Atlantic League.
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Who was William Betts?
American baseball umpire
When was William Betts born?
William Betts was born in 1865 in Washington, D.C..
When did William Betts die?
William Betts died on 9 September 1936 in Washington, D.C..
What was William Betts's occupation?
William Betts was a baseball player and umpire (baseball).
What nationality was William Betts?
William Betts was American.
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· DBpedia: William Betts (umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Betts. https://biography.guide/william-betts-baseball-player/
MLA: "William Betts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-betts-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "William Betts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-betts-baseball-player/.
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