Bill Bernhard

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William Henry Bernhard (Strawberry Bill)

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 205 lb.
• Debut April 24, 1899
• Final Game September 19, 1907
• Born March 16, 1871 in Clarence, NY USA
• Died March 30, 1949 in San Diego, CA USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Strawberry Bill Bernhard pitched nine years in the majors, winning in double figures six times. He was also a key figure in the battle between the National League and the new American League, because when he and Napoleon Lajoie jumped to the new American League, it fostered a lawsuit.

Bernhard was already 28 years old when he made his major league debut. After his time in the majors, he pitched and managed in the minors for several more years.

He was the first Cleveland pitcher to lead the American League in winning percentage, with a .783 mark. His first baseball card appearance was in the 1903 E107 Breisch Williams set.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• AL Winning Percentage Leader (1902)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 5 (1900-1902, 1904 & 1906)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1904)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1900-1902, 1904 & 1906)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1904)

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