Bill Byrd
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William Byrd (July 5, 1907 - January 4, 1991) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. Born in Ganton, Georgia, he was an excellent right-handed pitcher, and one of the last to legally throw the spitball. He featured in six All-Star games. He died at age 83 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.