Bill Sharsig
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| Bill Sharsig | ||
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| Manager | ||
| Born: 1855 | ||
| Died: February 1, 1902 (aged 47) | ||
| Batted: Unknown | Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | ||
| August 26, 1886 for the Philadelphia Athletics |
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| Final game | ||
| May 13, 1891 for the Philadelphia Athletics |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Games | 474 | |
| Win Loss-Record | 244 – 218 | |
| Winning % | .528 | |
| Teams | ||
| Career highlights and awards | ||
William A. Sharsig (1855 – February 01, 1902) was a Major League Baseball Co-owner, general manager, business manager[1] and on field manager of the American Association Philadelphia Athletics. He lived, worked, and was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]
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[edit] Managerial career
As owner of the team, Bill named himself manager of his team on several different occasions.[3] In a total of five seasons; 1886, and from 1888 to 1891. He finished his career with 238 wins and 216 losses for a .524 winning percentage.[2]
[edit] Post-career
After the Association folded in 1891, Bill went on to manage the Indianapolis team in the Western League in 1892 and in 1894.[4] Bill died in his hometown of Philadelphia, and is interred at Mount Vernon Cemetery.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society. philadelphiaathletics.org. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ a b c Bill Sharsig's Stats. retrosheet.org. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ New York Yankees. baseballlibrary.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ The Western League: A Baseball History 1885-1999, pg. 308. by W. C. Madden. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
[edit] External links
- Baseball Reference – Career Managerial Statistics
| Preceded by Lew Simmons |
Philadelphia Athletics (AA) Managers 1886 |
Succeeded by Frank Bancroft |
| Preceded by Charlie Mason |
Philadelphia Athletics (AA) Managers 1888 – 1891 |
Succeeded by George Wood |
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