Bill Killefer
Catcher, Baseball Player
1887 – 1960
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Who was Bill Killefer?
William Killefer, was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager who had a 48-year career in Major League Baseball. Killefer, who was nicknamed "Reindeer Bill" due to his speed afoot, played as a catcher for the St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs. He is remembered for being Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander's favorite catcher and, for being one of the finest defensive catchers of his era.
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- Born
- Oct 10, 1887
Bloomingdale - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- St. Edward's University
- Lived in
- Bloomingdale
- Died
- Jul 3, 1960
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on July 23, 2013
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