Bill Pierce (baseball)

William Herbert Pierce
Catcher / First baseman / Manager
Born: April 30, 1890
Hanover, Indiana
Died: August 1, 1962 (aged 72)
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
Professional debut
1910 for the Philadelphia Giants
Last professional appearance
1924 for the Detroit Stars
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William Herbert Pierce (born April 30, 1890 and died August 1962) was a Negro Leagues catcher, first baseman and manager for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and in its first few seasons.

Nicknamed "Bonehead" and "Big Bill Pierce," he played for the Philadelphia Giants at the age of 20. During the winter, he often played baseball in Cuba and Florida. Pierce would play most of his seasons for the Lincoln Giants.

Pierce managed the Baltimore Black Sox in 1922. His last known season as a player was 1924, for the Detroit Stars at the age of 34.

He died at the age of 72.

References

  1. ↑ "Philadelphia Giants Win" Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Friday Morning, May 27, 1910, Page 10, Column 7
  2. ↑ "American Giants Rally at Finish" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, July 20, 1912, Page 4, Column 5
  3. ↑ "Lincoln Giants Adds Another Brace of Victories to its Brace" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, May 20, 1916, Page 4, Column 4

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