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Bill Crouch (croucbi02)
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Wilmer Elmer Crouch
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- School Eastern Michigan University
- Debut May 9, 1939
- Final Game September 11, 1945
- Born August 20, 1907 in Wilmington, DE USA
- Died December 26, 1980 in Howell, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Son of Bill "Skip" Crouch, Bill Crouch pitched three years in the major leagues, going 8-5. His best year was in 1939 when he went 4-0 with a 2.58 ERA for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
He was in the minors for seven years, beginning in 1931. In 1938, he led the Southern Association with 21 wins. Crouch had a 72-65 record with a 4.36 ERA during his minor league tenure.
On November 11, 1940 Crouch was traded by the Brooklyn Dodgers with Mickey Livingston, Vito Tamulis and $100,000 to the Philadelphia Phillies for Kirby Higbe.
On June 21, 1941 Bill was selected off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals from the Phillies. On December 12, 1945 he was released by the Cardinals.
He attended Eastern Michigan University and later coached baseball there (1949-1964). Crouch died on December 26, 1980.
Main source: Delaware baseball.
