Billy Pierce
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)
Born:
April 2, 1927
in Detroit, MI
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Died:
July 31, 2015
in Palos Heights, IL
Buried:
Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn, IL
High School: Highland Park HS (Highland Park, MI)
Debut:
June 1, 1945
(Age 18-060d,
9,955th in major league history)
vs. BOS 3.1 IP, 1 H, 4 SO, 2 BB, 0 ER
Last Game:
October 3, 1964
(Age 37-184d)
vs. CHC 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 3 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1948 season
Full Name: Walter William Pierce
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1945 Fielding Game Log (as P)