Bill Finley
American baseball player (1863–1912)
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William James Finley (October 4, 1863 – October 6, 1912) was a 19th-century American professional baseball player. He played catcher and outfielder for the 1886 New York Giants. He attended Columbia University and Manhattan College.
| Bill Finley | |
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| Catcher/Outfielder | |
| Born: October 4, 1863 New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: October 6, 1912 (aged 49) Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 12, 1886, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1886, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .182 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs scored | 2 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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Death
Finley died at age 49 due to valvular heart disease in 1912.[1] He is laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.[2]
