Bill Dineen
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William Henry Dineen (Big Bill) born William Henry Dinneen
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut April 22, 1898
- Final Game August 26, 1909
- Born April 5, 1876 in Syracuse, NY USA
- Died January 13, 1955 in Syracuse, NY USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Bill Dineen pitched the first shutout in the World Series, blanking Pittsburgh on three hits in Game Two of the 1903 World Series. He pitched another shutout in Game Eight, on his way to beating the Pirates three times during the Series. He made his first Baseball Card appearance in the rare 1903 E107 Breisch Williams set.
After retiring as a player, Dineen went on to a distinguished career as an American League umpire. He started umpiring in 1909, the same season as his retirement as a player. He umpired in 8 World Series (1911, 1914, 1916, 1920, 1924, 1926, 1929, and 1932) including 3 as crew chief, and shared plate umpire duties with Bill Klem in the inaugural All-Star Game. He retired to his hometown, Syracuse, NY, after the 1937 season.
He was the only MLB player to play and ump in a no-hitter.....He pitched 1 no-no in his career, then he umped a no-hitter after his MLB career.
He was born William Henry Dinneen, but the spelling Dineen was more commonly used during his career.
A site about baseball in Weedsport, NY indicates that former major leaguer Jay Faatz recommended Dineen in 1895 to the manager of the Weedsport team. When Toronto came through to play an exhibition game they liked what they saw and signed Dineen. Source: Baseball in Weedsport.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL Saves Leader (1903 & 1907)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 5 (1900-1904)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 4 (1900 & 1902-1904)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 9 (1898-1906)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1900-1902 & 1904)
- Won a World Series with the Boston Americans in 1903
[edit] Further Reading
- Matt Marini: "William Henry Dinneen", in David Jones, ed.: Deadball Stars of the American League, SABR, Potomac Books, Inc., Dulles, VA, 2006, pp. 426-427.
