Bill Dickey
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Bill Dickey
| Born: | June 6, 1907 |
| Birthplace: | Bastrop, Louisiana |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 185 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1928: Purchased by the New York Yankees from Jackson |
| College: | None |
| High School: | |
| Teams: | New York Yankees 1928-1943, 1946 |
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Overall Career
William Malcolm Dickey (June 6, 1907 – November 12, 1993), was a key performer for the Yankees on eight American League pennant-winners and seven World Series champions, the expert handler of pitchers with the deadly accurate throwing-arm was also a clutch hitter, batting over .300 in 10 of his first 11 full seasons. Known for his durability, he set an American League record by catching 100 or more games 13 years in a row. He finished his 17-year career with a .313 batting average. As famed sportswriter Dan Daniel once said, "Bill Dickey isn't just a catcher, he's a ball club."
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1954 (80.16%)
- 11-time American League All-Star (1933, 1934, 1936-1943 & 1946)
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Achievements
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 4 (1936-1939)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 4 (1936-1939)
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Trivia
- Won eight World Series Rings with the New York Yankees (1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941 & 1943)
- Bill Dickey starred as himself in two baseball movies: "Pride of the Yankees" with Gary Cooper and "The Stratton Story" with Jimmy Stewart.
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Transactions
- Before 1928 Season: Purchased by the New York Yankees from the Jackson (Cotton States) for $12,000.
- September 20, 1946: Released by the New York Yankees.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Managerial Record
- Bill Dickey: Hall of Fame Page
- 1954 Hall of Fame Class
