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Athletics Franchise · 1936

Bill Nicholson

Outfield1 season1936

Biography

Bill Nicholson was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born December 11, 1914 in Chestertown, MD. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 205 pounds, Bill Nicholson debuted on June 13, 1936 and last played on September 19, 1953.

Over 1678 major-league games, Bill Nicholson batted .268 with 1484 hits, 235 home runs, and 948 RBI in 5546 at-bats.

Every one of Bill's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
December 11, 1914
Birthplace
Chestertown, MD
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Height / Weight
6' 0", 205 lb
MLB Debut
June 13, 1936
Final Game
September 19, 1953
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1678 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
16785546837148427260235948800828.268.365.465.830
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1936Philadelphia Athletics1112000.000
1939Chicago Cubs5822065538.295
1940Chicago Cubs1354911462598.297
1941Chicago Cubs1475321352698.254
1942Chicago Cubs1525881732178.294
1943Chicago Cubs15460818829128.309
1944Chicago Cubs15658216733122.287
1945Chicago Cubs1515591361388.243
1946Chicago Cubs10529665841.220
1947Chicago Cubs1484871192675.244
1948Chicago Cubs1434941291967.261
1949Philadelphia Phillies99299701140.234
1950Philadelphia Phillies415813310.224
1951Philadelphia Phillies8517041830.241
1952Philadelphia Phillies558824619.273
1953Philadelphia Phillies386213216.210

Season-by-Season

1936Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bill Nicholson appears across the 1936 season (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bill Nicholson played 11 games with 0 hits and 0 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bill Nicholson.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesWally MosesLou FinneyBill DietrichBuck RossChubby DeanCharlie Berry

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bill Nicholson play?
Bill Nicholson was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Bill Nicholson play for the Athletics?
Bill Nicholson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1936.
Where was Bill Nicholson born?
Bill Nicholson was born on December 11, 1914 in Chestertown, MD.
What were Bill Nicholson's MLB career stats?
Over 1678 MLB games, Bill Nicholson hit .268 with 1484 hits, 235 home runs, and 948 RBI.

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