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Bill Sowders
William Jefferson Sowders (Little Bill)
Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 155 lb.
Born: November 29, 1864 in Louisville, KY
(All Transactions)
Debut: April 24, 1888 (Age 23)
Teams (by GP): Beaneaters/PittsburghAlleghenys 1888-1890
Final Game: June 19, 1890 (Age 25)
Died: February 2, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN
Buried: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN
Relatives: Brother of John Sowders and Brother of Len Sowders
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