About William Brown
Lived 1866 – 1897 (aged 30–31). William Brown was an American baseball player.
William M. Brown (1866 – December 20, 1897 ), nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American Major League Baseball player who played infield from -. He played for the New York Giants, New York Giants (PL), Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and Louisville Colonels.
In 1895, Brown developed a problem with his lungs. He travelled to Hawaii, southern California, and Arizona in an effort to find a climate that would be more beneficial for his health, but his efforts were unsuccessful, and he died as a result of his condition at home in San Francisco in 1897.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Brown?
American baseball player, born 1866 (1866–1897)
When was William Brown born?
William Brown was born in 1866 in San Francisco.
When did William Brown die?
William Brown died on 20 December 1897 in Philadelphia.
What was William Brown's occupation?
William Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was William Brown?
William Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Brown (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Brown. https://biography.guide/william-brown-baseball-player/
MLA: "William Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-brown-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "William Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-brown-baseball-player/.
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