Bill Henderson (pitcher)
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William Maxwell Henderson (November 4, 1901 - October 6, 1966) was a professional baseball
pitcher
. "Wild Bill" played part of one season in Major League Baseball
for the New York Yankees
in 1930. In 3 career games, he had a 0-0 record, with a 4.50 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Henderson's minor league baseball
career spanned fifteen seasons, from 1923 until 1937.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
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...
. "Wild Bill" played part of one season in Major League Baseball
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...
for the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in 1930. In 3 career games, he had a 0-0 record, with a 4.50 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Henderson's minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
career spanned fifteen seasons, from 1923 until 1937.