William Robert Hamilton (Sliding Billy)
Position: Outfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 6", Weight: 165 lb.
Born: February 15, 1866 in Newark, New Jersey, United States(All Transactions)
Debut: July 31, 1888 (Age 22)
Teams (by GP): Phillies/Beaneaters/Cowboys 1888-1901
Final Game: September 16, 1901 (Age 35)
Died: December 15, 1940 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Buried: Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Massachusetts, United States
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1961.
View Billy Hamilton Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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