Bill Champion
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-4, 188lb (193cm, 85kg)
Born:
September 18, 1947
in Shelby, NC
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Died:
January 7, 2017
in Shelby, NC
Buried:
Cremated
Draft: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 3rd round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Shelby HS (Shelby, NC).
High School: Shelby HS (Shelby, NC)
Debut:
June 4, 1969
(Age 21-259d,
12,835th in major league history)
vs. SDP 8.0 IP, 6 H, 5 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER, L
Last Game:
June 5, 1976
(Age 28-261d)
vs. KCR 2.0 IP, 6 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 5 ER, L
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1969 season
Full Name: Buford Billy Champion
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
1976 Fielding Game Log (as P)