Bill Lee (right-handed pitcher)
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Bill Lee | ||
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Pitcher | ||
Born: October 21, 1909 Plaquemine, Louisiana |
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Died: June 15, 1977 (aged 67) Plaquemine, Louisiana |
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Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | ||
April 29, 1934 for the Chicago Cubs |
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Final game | ||
June 29, 1947 for the Chicago Cubs |
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Career statistics | ||
Pitching Record | 169-157 | |
Earned run average | 3.54 | |
Strikeouts | 998 | |
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Career highlights and awards | ||
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William Crutcher Lee (October 21, 1909 - June 15, 1977) was a Major League Baseball player from 1934 to 1947 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Braves. Lee was a pitcher and had his best year in 1938 when he helped lead the Cubs to the World Series with a record of 22-9 and 2.66 ERA. His career marks were 169 wins, 157 loses and a 3.54 ERA.
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Preceded by Jim Turner |
National League ERA Champion 1938 |
Succeeded by Bucky Walters |
Preceded by Carl Hubbell |
National League Wins Champion 1938 |
Succeeded by Bucky Walters |
Categories: 1909 births | 1977 deaths | National League All-Stars | National League ERA champions | National League wins champions | Philadelphia Phillies players | Chicago Cubs players | Boston Braves players | Major league pitchers | Major league players from Louisiana | Pre-1940 baseball pitcher stubs