Bill Butland

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Wilburn Rue Butland

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 185 lb.

• Debut May 29, 1940
• Final Game May 10, 1947
• Born March 22, 1918 in Terre Haute, IN USA
• Died September 19, 1997 in Terre Haute, IN USA

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Pitcher Bill Butland was the roommate of future Hall of Famer Ted Williams during his only full season in the majors, 1942. He entered the Army in December 1942. Butland was discharged in January 1946 and briefly returned to the majors in 1946 and 1947.

He was with the Toledo Mud Hens in 1949 and 1950. He pitched in the Northern League in 1937 and 1938, leading the league in strikeouts in 1938.

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