Bill McTigue
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William Patrick "Rebel" McTigue (June 3, 1891 – May 8, 1920) is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher. He played two seasons with the Boston Rustlers and Braves
from 1911 to 1912 and one season with the Detroit Tigers
in 1916. On August 23, 1918, it was reported that McTigue had a terminal lung disease and he had only days to live. He died over 20 months later on May 8, 1920.
Major League Baseball
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pitcher. He played two seasons with the Boston Rustlers and Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
from 1911 to 1912 and one season with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in 1916. On August 23, 1918, it was reported that McTigue had a terminal lung disease and he had only days to live. He died over 20 months later on May 8, 1920.