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Bill Nicholson

Played For
Philadelphia Athletics (1936)
Chicago Cubs (1939-1948)
Philadelphia Phillies (1949-1953)

Born
William Beck Nicholson was born on December 11, 1914, in Chestertown, MD.

Died
March 8, 1996, Chestertown, MD

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  CHN

Major League Debut
June 13, 1936

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Nicknames
Swish

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1960 BBWAA 1 .4%

Post-Season Appearances
1945 World Series

All-Star Selections
1940 NL
1941 NL
1943 NL
1944 NL
1945 NL

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