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William Henry "Bucky" Walters (April 19, 1909 – April 20, 1991) was an American professional baseball pitcher and third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1950. As a pitcher, he was a six-time All-Star and the 1939 National League Most Valuable Player.
Bucky Walters. Positions: Pitcher and Third Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: April 19, 1909 in Philadelphia, PA. Died: April 20, 1991 in Abington, PA. Buried: Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, PA. High School:
Jan 4, 2012 · For an eight-year period before, during, and after World War II, Bucky Walters was the premier pitcher in the National League and one of the best in the major leagues. Over the years from 1939 to 1946, Walters led the majors in wins (141), innings pitched (2,030), complete games (178), support-neutral wins (146), and, among those with 1,000 or ...
Bucky Walters was on the active roster of professional baseball teams from 1931 through 1949, 19 major league seasons. His career began in Boston as a 3 rd baseman, converted to pitcher in Philadelphia, became a principal player in Cincinnati, and concluded his playing career as a pitcher/manager.
Jun 5, 2012 · William Henry Bucky Walters was a Major League Baseball pitcher who originally played infield for the Boston Braves (1931–1932) and Boston Red Sox (1933–1934), before being converted to an All-Star (6x) pitcher by the Philadelphia Phillies (1934–1938) and Cincinnati Reds (1938–1948).
May 20, 2008 · This is William Henry “Bucky” Walters, a man whose off the field accomplishments were equally as important as those on the field, a debatable Hall of Fame candidate but definitely an unfairly...
A Unique Career. Beginning in 1950 and continuing through 1970, the name Bucky Walters appeared annually on the ballot of Baseball Writers of America Association for inclusion in the Hall of Fame. Bucky out-polled 30 future Hall of Fame players a total of 91 times including 6 pitchers.
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Bucky Walters didn’t become a full-time big league pitcher until he was 27 years old. But he quickly made up for the lost time. Now, Walters could take his place with baseball’s all-time greats at the Hall of Fame.
Bucky Walters Bio. Fullname: William Henry Walters; Born: 4/19/1909 in Philadelphia, PA; High School: Germantown Academy, Germantown, PA; Debut: 9/17/1931; Died: 4/20/1991
Bucky Walters had an unusually well rounded career. The career is highlighted by exceptional statistics across fielding, hitting, pitching, and postseason play. The career of Bucky Walters is one of baseballs greatest Cinderella Stories.
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