Bill Bradford
Bradford made one appearance with the Kansas City Athletics in 1956 at the age of 35. He allowed just two hits in two innings, but unfortunately they were both home runs. He is the only pitcher in baseball history to allow two homers for his only hits in the big leagues.
Played For
Kansas City Athletics (1956)
Born
William D. Bradford was born on August 28, 1921, in Choctaw, AR.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: KC1
Major League Debut
April 24, 1956
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Transactions
Before 1951 Season: Sent from Yakima (Western International) to the New York Yankees in an unknown transaction.
Before 1952 Season: Sent from the New York Yankees to the San Francisco Seals of the PCL, in an unknown transaction.
September 21, 1955: Purchased by the Kansas City Athletics from the San Francisco Seals.
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