Bill Sweeney
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Bill Sweeney
| Born: | December 29, 1904 |
| Birthplace: | Cleveland OH USA |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | |
| College: | n/a |
| High School: | n/a |
| Other Teams: | Detroit Tigers 1928 |
| Years with Boston: | 1930-1931 |
William Joseph Sweeney (born December 29, 1904 in Cleveland, Ohio) was a first baseman for three years in the Major Leagues.
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Overall Career
After his major league career was complete, he continued to play and manage for many years at the AAA level, notably in the Pacific Coast League. In 15 years in the minor leagues, Sweeney hit .321 with 85 HR and 763 RBI in 1691 games.
He was also a coach for the Detroit Tigers in 1947-1948.
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Spanswick's Moments in the Sun
- Inducted into the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Trivia
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Transactions
- October 7, 1929: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox from the Toronto (International) in the 1929 Rule 5 draft.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- PCL Hall of Fame
