Bill Donovan
Played For
Washington Senators (1898)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1899-1902)
Detroit Tigers (1903-1912)
New York Yankees (1915-1916)
Managed
New York Yankees (1915-1917)
Philadelphia Phillies (1921)
Born
William Edward Donovan was born on October 13, 1876, in Lawrence, MA.
Died
December 9, 1923, Forsyth, NY
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: DET
Major League Debut
April 22, 1898
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Nicknames
Wild Bill
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1937 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.5% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.7% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.2% |
1946 |
Nominating Vote |
4 |
2.0% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1907 World Series
1908 World Series
1909 World Series
Batting Feats
- May 7, 1906: Steal 2nd, 3rd, Home...
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