Billy Crowell
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William Theodore Crowell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 160 lb.
- Debut April 20, 1887
- Final Game September 5, 1888
- Born November 6, 1865 in Cincinnati, OH USA
- Died July 24, 1935 in Fort Worth, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Billy Crowell earned a decision in every single major league game he pitched. He holds the record for most career games pitched with a decision in each game.
Crowell's professional career went from 1884 to at least 1899. Before coming to the majors he won 28 games for Altoona in 1886. As a rookie in the majors he was the winningest pitcher for the 1887 Cleveland Blues who lost 92 games.
"Pitcher Bill Crowell is perhaps the only ball player in the land who is an insurance agent. He has been quite successful as a solicitor in Cincinnati." - Sporting Life, Feb. 27, 1892, about a profession that later became fairly common for pro ballplayers to pursue
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1887)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1887)
