Bill Lee (right-handed pitcher)

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Bill Lee
Pitcher
Born: October 21, 1909
Plaquemine, Louisiana
Died: June 15, 1977 (aged 67)
Plaquemine, Louisiana
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 29, 1934
for the Chicago Cubs
Final game
June 29, 1947
for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
Pitching Record     169-157
Earned run average     3.54
Strikeouts     998
Teams
Career highlights and awards

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