Bill Virdon
Teams Bill Virdon Played For
St. Louis Cardinals (1955-1956)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1956-1968)
Teams Bill Virdon Managed
Pittsburgh Pirates (1972-1973)
New York Yankees (1974-1975)
Houston Astros (1975-1982)
Montreal Expos (1983-1984)
Where He Played
Outfield, almost exclusively center field.
Born
William Charles Virdon was born on June 9, 1931, in Hazel Park, MI.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: PIT
Major League Debut
April 12, 1955
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Bill Virdon
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1974 |
BBWAA |
3 |
.8% |
1975 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.3% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1960 World Series
Awards and Honors
1955 NL Rookie of the Year
1962 NL Gold Glove
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