Bill Bernhard
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William Henry "Strawberry Bill" Bernhard (March 16, 1871 – March 30, 1949) was a Major League Baseball
pitcher
. He was born in Clarence, New York
.
After his playing career ended, he became a manager in the Southern Association.
Bernhard died in San Diego, California
at the age of 78. His remains were cremated.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. He was born in Clarence, New York
Clarence, New York
Clarence is a town located in the northeastern part of Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 30,673 according to the 2010 census. This represents an increase of 17.42% from the 2000 census figure . Clarence is also the name of a postal district in the south part of the town...
.
After his playing career ended, he became a manager in the Southern Association.
Bernhard died in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
at the age of 78. His remains were cremated.