Bill Salkeld
Positions:
Catcher and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
5-10, 190lb (178cm, 86kg)
Born:
March 8, 1917
in Pocatello, ID
us
Died:
April 22, 1967
in Los Angeles, CA
Buried:
Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA
Debut:
April 18, 1945
(Age 28-041d,
9,903rd in major league history)
vs. CIN 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
April 21, 1950
(Age 33-044d)
vs. DET 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1945 season
Full Name: William Franklin Salkeld
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from the SABR BioProject
Relatives: Grandfather of Roger Salkeld
1947 Fielding Game Log (as C)