Bill Finley Explained

Bill Finley
Position:Catcher/Outfielder
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Unknown
Birth Date:October 4, 1863
Birth Place:New York City
Death Place:Asbury Park, New Jersey
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 12
Debutyear:1886
Debutteam:New York Giants
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 27
Finalyear:1886
Finalteam:New York Giants
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.182
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs scored
Stat3value:2
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William James Finley (1863–1912) was a 19th-century professional baseball player. He played catcher and outfielder for the 1886 New York Giants. He attended Columbia University and Manhattan College.

Death

Finley died at age 49 from a heart attack in 1912.[1] He is laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.thedeadballera.com/tooyoung.html
  2. Web site: Bill Finley Baseball Stats | Baseball Almanac.