Bill Warwick (baseball)
| Bill Warwick | |
|---|---|
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| Catcher | |
| Born: November 26, 1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: December 19, 1984 (aged 87) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 18, 1921, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 26, 1926, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .304 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 8 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Firman Newton "Bill" Warwick (November 26, 1897 – December 19, 1984) was an American Major League Baseball player. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1921 and later for the St. Louis Cardinals.[1][2]
Formative years and family
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 26, 1897, Warwick was a son of Charles and Emily Warwick. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he earned his Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. On 15 January 1925, he wed Marguerite Gibson in London, Ontario, Canada.[3]
Career
Warwick was a member of St. Louis' first championship team in 1926. He batted and threw right-handed, and in addition was the son-in-law of former Major Leaguer George Gibson.[4][5]
In 23 major league games, Warwick posted a .304 batting average (17-for-56) with 8 runs, 1 home run and 8 RBI.
Death
Warwick died in San Antonio, Texas on December 19, 1984.[6]
References
- ^ "Warwick: Former trustee, pro ballplayer." New Braunfels, Texas: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, December 21, 1984.
- ^ "Bill Warwick Recalled." Brooklyn, New York: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, September 12, 1926.
- ^ "Warwick: Former trustee, pro ballplayer," New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, December 21, 1984.
- ^ "29 to Share in Cardinals' Spoils of World Series." St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 29, 1926.
- ^ "The World Champions!" Flint, Michigan: The Flint Journal, October 11, 1926.
- ^ "Warwick: Former trustee, pro ballplayer," New Braunfels, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, December 21, 1984.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac