Billy Pierce
Baseball pitcher and sportscaster
Born
April 2nd, 1927
98 years ago
Died
July 31st, 2015
10 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, this individual played in Major League Baseball primarily as a pitcher from 1945 to 1964. The player spent the majority of his career with the Chicago White Sox, where he became an All-Star and was integral to the team's success. After retiring from baseball, transitioned to sports broadcasting, providing analysis and commentary on games. The player also participated in the 1959 World Series with the White Sox.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Selected as an All-Star in 1953
Participated in the 1959 World Series
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