William Brown (baseball)
William M. Brown (1866 – December 20, 1897[1]), nicknamed "Big Bill",[1] was a Major League Baseball player who played infielder from 1887-1894. He played for the New York Giants, New York Giants (PL), Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and Louisville Colonels.
| William Brown | |
|---|---|
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| First baseman / Catcher | |
| Born: 1866 San Francisco, California | |
| Died: December 20, 1897 (aged 30–31) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 10, 1887, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 20, 1894, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .261 |
| Home runs | 6 |
| Runs scored | 236 |
| Teams | |
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In 1895, Brown developed a problem with his lungs.[1] He travelled to Hawaii, southern California, and Arizona in an effort to find a climate that would be more beneficial for his health,[1] but his efforts were unsuccessful, and he died as a result of his condition at home in San Francisco in 1897.[1]
References
- "Death List of a Day", The New York Times, December 22, 1897.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- William Brown at SABR (Baseball BioProject)
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