Bill Ahearn

William H. Ahearn

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut June 19, 1880
• Final Game June 19, 1880
• Born 1858 in Troy, NY USA
• Died April 28, 1919 in Troy, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Bill Ahearn played one game for the 1880 Troy Trojans, a team known for also having five Hall of Famers: Dan Brouthers, Roger Connor, Buck Ewing, Mickey Welch and Tim Keefe.

He was long-misidentified as "Charlie Ahearn" until research done by SABR members had unearthed more information about him. His first name was actually William and he was from Troy, NY. In addition to his short ballplaying career, he was a county clerk for a number of years and also worked as a collar turner, according to city directories. He died in 1919.

Further Reading

• "William Ahearn Found", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, September/October 2009, p. 1.