Bill Leith

William Leith
(Shady Bill)

• Bats Unknown, Throws Left
• Height 6' 1", Weight 208 lb.

• Debut September 25, 1899
• Final Game September 25, 1899
• Born May 31, 1873 in Matteawan, NY USA
• Died July 16, 1940 in Beacon, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Shady Bill Leith pitched two innings for the Washington Senators in 1899. Sporting Life said he was a find by Buck Freeman, but didn't say from where.

Bill also played at least six years in the minors. In 1906, with the Lawrence Colts, he was 13-11 at age 33.

Bill's grandson, also named Bill Leith, has been honored for his large amount of activity in youth baseball in both New York and Arizona [1].