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Billy Shantz

Played For
Philadelphia Athletics (1954)
Kansas City Athletics (1955)
New York Yankees (1960)

Born
Wilmer Ebert Shantz was born on July 31, 1927, in Pottstown, PA.

Died
December 13, 1993, Lauderhill, FL

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  PHA

Major League Debut
April 13, 1954

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