Bill Tuttle
Baseball player and outfielder
Born
July 4th, 1929
95 years ago
Died
1998
27 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1952 with the Detroit Tigers. Played as an outfielder for several teams during the 1950s and 1960s, including the Kansas City Athletics and the Chicago White Sox. Contributed to the Tigers' 1955 American League pennant victory. Finished his playing career with a .250 batting average over eleven seasons, noted for his defensive skills and speed on the field.
Played for the Detroit Tigers
Participated in the 1955 American League pennant
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