Billy Jurges
From BR Bullpen
William Frederick Jurges
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut May 4, 1931
- Final Game September 9, 1947
- Born May 9, 1908 in Bronx, NY USA
- Died March 3, 1997 in Clearwater, FL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 3-time NL All-Star (1937, 1939 & 1940)
| Preceded by Pinky Higgins | Boston Red Sox Manager 1959-1960 | Succeeded by Pinky Higgins |
[edit] Further Reading
- Tony Salin: Baseball's Forgotten Heroes, Masters Press, Chicago, 1999, pp. 159-168.
