Bill Hanlon

William Joseph Hanlon
(Big Bill)

• Bats Right, Throws Unknown
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
• School Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College of California
• Debut April 16, 1903
• Final Game April 26, 1903
• Born June 24, 1876 in Los Angeles, CA USA
• Died November 23, 1905 in Los Angeles, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Big Bill Hanlon was the first major leaguer born in Los Angeles, CA, at a time when L.A. was still a small town that had a reputation as the toughest town in the country. Hanlon came to the majors to play eight games at first base for the Chicago Cubs in 1903, on a team whose regular first baseman was Frank Chance. Chance was a year younger than Hanlon.

Hanlon also played in the minors for teams in California and on the West Coast.