Bill Henry
American baseball player, All-Star pitcher
Born
1927
99 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball player and achieved recognition as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). His career spanned from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Played for teams including the Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, and Houston Astros. Earned an All-Star selection in 1961, showcasing exceptional performance during the season. Concluded a successful career with a total of 103 wins.
Selected as an All-Star in 1961
Played for the Cincinnati Reds
Recorded 103 career wins
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