Bill McWilliams
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| Born: | November 28, 1910 |
| Birthplace: | Dubuque IA USA |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 185 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| College: | University of Iowa |
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| Years with Boston: | 1931 |
The Red Sox career of William ("Bill") Henry McWilliams lasted just three days. During that time he appeared in two games and finished with a batting line of 0-2 with one strikeout.
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Overall Career
McWilliams spent just three days in the major leagues, all with the Red Sox in 1931. He amassed a total of two plate appearances in two games, and went 0 for 2 with one strikeout. He did not play the field during his time with the Red Sox.
Bill McWilliams died at the age of 86 on January 21, 1997, in Garland, Texas.
McWilliams's Moments in the Sun
McWilliams's greatest moment was undoubtedly his first major league game on July 8, 1931. Unfortunately, his illustrious major league career came to an end just three days later, on July 11. McWilliams's number, 27, was retired on September 4, 2000, undoubtedly due to his legendary career. (Perhaps Fisk felt that he had a lot to live up to upon donning that number.)
Trivia
- During his brief stay in the major leagues, McWilliams was the seventh-youngest active player at 20 years, 7 months. (Lew Krausse of the Philadelphia Athletics, at 19 years and 1 month, was the youngest active player that year.)
- McWilliams wore the number 27 during his brief career.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
