William Benjamin "Shorty" Fuller (October 10, 1867 – April 11, 1904) was an American professional

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player who played

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in the Major Leagues from to . Fuller played for the

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, and

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. His brother,

Harry Fuller Henry W. Fuller (December 5, 1862 – December 12, 1895), was a professional baseball player who played third base in the Major Leagues for the 1891 St. Louis Browns. His brother, Shorty Fuller William Benjamin "Shorty" Fuller (October 10, 186 ...

, also played professional baseball.

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