William M. George (also known as Bill George) (January 27, 1865 – August 23, 1916) was a professional baseball player for the
New York Giants
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and the
Columbus Solons
The Columbus Solons were a professional baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891. In three seasons, they won 200 games and lost 209 for a winning percentage of .489. Their home games were played at Recreation Park in Columbus, ...
. He played with the Giants from 1887 to 1889, and played one year with the
Columbus Solons
The Columbus Solons were a professional baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891. In three seasons, they won 200 games and lost 209 for a winning percentage of .489. Their home games were played at Recreation Park in Columbus, ...
of the
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* American Association (1882–1891), a major league active from 1882 to 1891
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in 1889. He was born on January 27, 1865, in
Bellaire, Ohio
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, and he died on August 23, 1916, in
Wheeling, West Virginia
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. He is buried in the
Mount Calvary Cemetery in
Wheeling, West Virginia
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. He batted right-handed and threw left-handed.
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1865 births
1916 deaths
Major League Baseball pitchers
Major League Baseball outfielders
Baseball players from Ohio
New York Giants (NL) players
Columbus Solons players
Springfield Senators players
Wheeling National Citys players
Wheeling Nailers (baseball) players
Portland Gladiators players
Helena (minor league baseball) players
Portland Webfeet players
Montgomery Colts players
Mobile Blackbirds players
Savannah Electrics players
Savannah Rabbits players
Grand Rapids Rippers players
Grand Rapids Gold Bugs players
St. Paul Apostles players
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Norfolk Jewels players
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