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Billy Rhines
American baseball player (1869–1922) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Pearl Rhines (March 14, 1869 – January 30, 1922) was an American professional baseball player during the nineteenth century. He led the National League in ERA twice (1890 and 1896) while playing for the Cincinnati Reds.[1][2][3][4]
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Formative years
Rhines was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1869. He graduated from Bucknell University.[5][6][7]
Career
Rhines was a pitcher during parts of nine seasons (1890–1899) with the Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates.[8][9][10][11]
He led the National League in ERA twice (1890 and 1896) while playing for Cincinnati. For his career, he compiled a 114–103 record in 249 appearances, with a 3.47 ERA and 743 strikeouts.[12]
Death
Rhines died at the age of 52 in his hometown of Ridgway, Pennsylvania on January 30, 1922.[13][14][15]
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