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Bill Cunningham Notable

b. July 30, 1894 · New York Giants 1921–1923, Boston Braves 1924

Bill Cunningham divided four seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the New York Giants from 1921, then the Boston Braves through 1924.

Across 318 games he batted .286, with 270 hits and 113 runs. He finished with 9 home runs, 39 doubles and 17 stolen bases.

He played 268 games in the outfield, with 556 putouts and 11 errors.

He was born in San Francisco, CA, USA on July 30, 1894, and died on September 26, 1953. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1921 NYG 40761021 211 12330 .276
1922 NYG 852293775 1522 33794 .328
1923 NYG 792032255 715 271095 .271
1924 BSN 11443744119 1581 4032278 .272
Career 318945113270 39129 112524817 .286

On this day & linked events

1894

Born July 30, 1894

San Francisco, CA, USA

1953

Died September 26, 1953