Bill Terry
The last man to hit .400 in the National League, Bill Terry succeeded John McGraw as manager of the New York Giants. He led the team to two pennants and one world championship in ten seasons at the helm, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1954.
Played For
New York Giants (1923-1936)
Managed
New York Giants (1932-1941)
All-Time Rankings
Bill Terry ranks #35 among the Top 50 all-time at 1B. Rankings ⇒
Best Season: 1930
His 254 hits and .401 batting average haven't been surpassed in the NL since. He posted a .619 slugging mark, a .452 OBP, and drove in 129 runs. he played every game and never went more than two days without a hit.
Factoids
When John McGraw offered the Giants' managerial job to Bill Terry, it was the first conversation between the two in nearly two years.
Where He Played
First base
Born
William Harold Terry was born on October 30, 1898, in Atlanta, GA.
Died
January 9, 1989, Jacksonville, FL
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: 1B
Primary Team: NY1
Major League Debut
September 24, 1923
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1923
Lou Gehrig
Heinie Manush
Bill Terry
Hack Wilson
Willie Kamm
Ted Lyons
Moe Berg
Charley Root
Earl Whitehill
Nicknames
Memphis Bill
Similar Players
Mark Grace
Related Players
Jim Bottomley, Chick Hafey
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1936 |
BBWAA |
9 |
4.0% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
7 |
2.7% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
16 |
5.8% |
1942 |
BBWAA |
36 |
15.5% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
32 |
13.0% |
1946 |
Nominating Vote |
31 |
15.3% |
1947 |
BBWAA |
46 |
28.6% |
1948 |
BBWAA |
52 |
43.0% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
81 |
52.9% |
1949 |
Run Off |
48 |
25.7% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
105 |
62.5% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
148 |
65.5% |
1952 |
BBWAA |
155 |
66.2% |
1953 |
BBWAA |
191 |
72.3% |
1954 |
BBWAA |
195 |
77.4% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1924 World Series
1933 World Series
1936 World Series
Batting Feats
All-Star Selections
1933 NL
1934 NL
1935 NL
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