Bill Hanlon
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William Joseph Hanlon (Big Bill)
- Bats Right, Throws Unknown
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- School Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College of California
- Debut April 16, 1903
- Final Game April 26, 1903
- Born June 24, 1876 in Los Angeles, CA USA
- Died November 23, 1905 in Los Angeles, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Big Bill Hanlon was the first major leaguer born in Los Angeles, CA, at a time when L.A. was still a small town that had a reputation as the toughest town in the country. Hanlon came to the majors to play eight games at first base for the 1903 Cubs, whose regular first baseman was Frank Chance. Chance was a year younger than Hanlon.
Hanlon also played in the minors for teams in California and on the West Coast.
