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Billy Sunday
William Ashley Sunday (Parson or The Evangelist)
Position: Outfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 160 lb.
Born: November 9, 1862 in Ames, IA
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Debut: May 22, 1883 (Age 20)
Teams (by GP): PittsburghAlleghenys/WhiteStockings/Phillies 1883-1890
Final Game: October 4, 1890 (Age 27)
Died: November 6, 1935 in Chicago, IL
Buried: Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, IL
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