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Bill Holden

Bill Holden Notable

b. September 7, 1889 · New York Yankees 1913–1914, Cincinnati Reds 1914

Bill Holden divided two seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the New York Yankees from 1913, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1914.

Across 79 games he batted .211, with 52 hits and 20 runs. He finished with 6 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 71 games in the outfield, with 147 putouts and 3 errors.

He was born in Birmingham, AL, USA on September 7, 1889, and died on September 14, 1971. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1913 NYY 1853616 310 8850 .302
1914 CIN/NYY 611931436 320 1319312 .187
Career 792462052 630 2127362 .211

On this day & linked events

1889

Born September 7, 1889

Birmingham, AL, USA

1971

Died September 14, 1971

Image: Bain News Service, publisher, public domain