Bill Donovan

William Edward Donovan (Wild Bill)

Positions: Pitcher, Outfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: October 13, 1876 in Lawrence, MA
Debut: April 22, 1898 (Age 21)
Final Game: September 2, 1918 (Age 41)
Died: December 9, 1923 in Forsyth, NY
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1915	38	New York Yankees	AL		154	69	83	.454	5	Player/Manager
2	1916	39	New York Yankees	AL		156	80	74	.519	4	Player/Manager
3	1917	40	New York Yankees	AL		155	71	82	.464	6

4	1921	44	Philadelphia Phillies	NL	1st of 2	87	25	62	.287	8
			New York Yankees		3 years	465	220	239	.479	5.0
			Philadelphia Phillies		1 year	87	25	62	.287	8.0
					4 years	552	245	301	.449	5.8

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