William James Campbell (November 5, 1873 – October 6, 1957) was an American professional

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player. He was a left-handed

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over parts of four seasons (1905, 1907–09) with the St. Louis Cardinals and

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. For his career, he compiled a 23–25 record, with a 2.80

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, and 116

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s in 407⅔ innings pitched. He was born in

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and later died in

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at the age of 83.

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