What is Bill James's middle name?
Henry
What is Bill James's full name?
William Henry James
Bill James nickname(s):
Big Bill
Bill James date of birth:
January 20, 1887
How old was Bill James when died?
55
Where was Bill James born?
Detroit, MI
When did Bill James die?
May 25, 1942
Where did Bill James die?
Venice, CA
How tall is Bill James?
6' 4" (193 cm)
How much does Bill James weigh?
195 lbs (88.5 kg)
What is Bill James nationality?
American
What is Bill James's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
William Henry "Big Bill" James (January 20, 1887 – May 25, 1942) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball between 1911 and 1919. Primarily used as a starting pitcher, he played for the Cleveland Naps (1911–1912), St. Louis Browns (1914–1915), Detroit Tigers (1915–1919), Boston Red Sox (1919) and Chicago White Sox (1919). James was a switch hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Detroit, Michigan.