Bill Butler (butlebi01)

William John Butler

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut June 29, 1884
• Final Game July 10, 1884
• Born 1858 in New Orleans, LA USA
• Died May 9, 1895 in New Orleans, LA USA

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Biographical Information

Bill Butler was an amateur player in New Orleans when he was signed by the Pittsburgh Alleghenys before the 1884 season. He did not play for Pittsburgh, but was in 9 games with the Indianapolis Hoosiers later that year. He was married on March 22nd of that year to Anastasia O'Mealey, a couple of days before leaving town for Pittsburgh. He died in New Orleans in 1895 where he worked as a cotton handler and later as a bartender.

Further Reading

• "William Butler", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, March/April 2017, pp. 1-2.