Bill George

William George
(Billy)

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 5' 8", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut May 11, 1887
• Final Game July 9, 1889
• Born January 27, 1865 in Bellaire, OH USA
• Died August 23, 1916 in Wheeling, WV USA

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Biographical Information

Bill George pitched for the New York Giants at a time when the team was full of future Hall of Famers. The pitching staff had Tim Keefe and Mickey Welch, while position players included Buck Ewing, Roger Connor, John Ward, and Jim O'Rourke.

George appeared in the most games in 1887, but in 1888 he was able to appear in post-season play, where he lost a game but hit .333. He umpired one National League game in 1889.

Records Held

• Bases on balls allowed, game, 16, May 30, 1887 (tied)

Related Sites

• Billy George at the SABR Bio Project