Bill Van Dyke (December 15, 1863 – May 5, 1933) was an

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in the 19th century. He played for the

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of the

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in 1890, the

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of the

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in 1892, and the

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of the National League in 1893. While playing for Toledo, Van Dyke

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on July 5, 1890.

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