Bill Kennedy
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Bill Kennedy
| Born: | March 14, 1921 |
| Birthplace: | Carnesville GA USA |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
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| College: | n/a |
| High School: | n/a |
| Other Teams: | Cleveland Indians 1948 St. Louis Browns 1948-1951 Chicago White Sox 1952 Cincinnati Redlegs 1956-1957 |
| Years with Boston: | 1953 |
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Overall Career
William Aulton (Lefty) Kennedy (born March 14, 1921 in Carnesville, Georgia) was a relief pitcher during his time with the Boston Red Sox.
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Kennedy's Moments in the Sun
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Trivia
- In 1952, he led the National League in games pitched with 47.
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Transactions
- Before 1939 Season: Signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent.
- July, 1941: Sent from the New York Yankees to the Rocky Mount (Coastal Plain) in an unknown transaction.
- Before 1947 Season: Sent from the Rocky Mount (Coastal Plain) to the Boston Red Sox in an unknown transaction.
- November 10, 1947: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians from the Boston Red Sox in the 1947 Rule 5 draft.
- June 15, 1948: Traded by the Cleveland Indians with $100,000 to the St. Louis Browns for Sam Zoldak.
- March 13, 1952: Purchased by the Chicago White Sox from the St. Louis Browns.
- February 9, 1953: Traded by the Chicago White Sox with Hal Brown and Marv Grissom to the Boston Red Sox for Vern Stephens.
- Before 1955 Season: Sent from the Boston Red Sox to the Seattle (PCL) in an unknown transaction.
- Before 1956 Season: Obtained by the Cincinnati Redlegs from the Seattle (PCL) as part of a minor league working agreement.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
