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Bill Killefer

Played For
St. Louis Browns (1909-1910)
Philadelphia Phillies (1911-1917)
Chicago Cubs (1920-1921)

Managed
Chicago Cubs (1921-1925)
St. Louis Browns (1930-1933)

Born
William Lavier Killefer was born on October 10, 1887, in Bloomingdale, MI.

Died
July 3, 1960, Elsmere, DE

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  PHI

Major League Debut
September 13, 1909

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Nicknames
Reindeer Bill

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1946 Nominating Vote 1 .5%

Post-Season Appearances
1915 World Series
1918 World Series

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