Bill Nicholson

Baseball Player

Bill Nicholson was born in Chestertown, Maryland, United States on December 11th, 1914 and is the Baseball Player. At the age of 81, Bill Nicholson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
William Beck Nicholson
Date of Birth
December 11, 1914
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Chestertown, Maryland, United States
Death Date
Mar 8, 1996 (age 81)
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Profession
Baseball Player
Bill Nicholson Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 81 years old, Bill Nicholson has this physical status:

Height
183cm
Weight
93.0kg
Hair Color
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Bill Nicholson Religion, Education, and Hobbies
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Hobbies
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Education
Chestertown (Chestertown, MD); Washington College
Bill Nicholson Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
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Children
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Bill Nicholson Career

In a 16-year career, Nicholson posted a .268 batting average with 235 home runs and 948 run batted in in 1677 games.

At 6 feet tall and 205 pounds, he was an imposing figure at the plate. While awaiting each pitch, he would loosen up with determined practice swings, ending each with his bat aimed at the pitcher, and holding that pose for several seconds. With each practice swing, the fans would chant "Swish."

Nicknamed "Swish" because of his mighty swing, which often missed the ball, Nicholson twice led the National League in home runs and runs batted in. He played briefly in the American League for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1936, then spent two years in the minors before joining the Chicago Cubs in 1939.

Nicholson became a regular with the Cubs in 1940. His most productive season came in 1943, when he hit .309 with a league-leading 29 home runs and 128 runs batted in. He finished third in the NL MVP Award vote behind Stan Musial and Walker Cooper.

In 1944, Nicholson slipped to .287, but he again led the NL in home runs (33) and runs batted in (122), as well as runs (116) and total bases (317). In the same season, after hitting four consecutive homers in a July 23 doubleheader at the Polo Grounds, he came to bat with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of the second game, and was intentionally walked. Obviously, that forced in a run, but the Cubs could not score again and the Giants won the game, 12–10. This time, he lost the MVP honors by one vote to Marty Marion.

Although Nicholson helped the Cubs to the 1945 pennant, his failing eyesight resulted in a slip in production. He hit only .243 with 13 home runs and 88 runs batted in during the regular season, and batted just .214 with eight runs batted in during Chicago's seven-game loss to the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. The eight RBIs was the record for a 7-game World Series.

In 1949, Nicholson was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he became a part-time player and frequent pinch-hitter. The next season, after he became weak and lost weight, it was disclosed that Nicholson was diabetic. He was unable to play in the World Series with his "Whiz Kids" teammates against the Yankees. Well respected as one of the toughest men to double up, Nicholson hit into double plays only once every 90.7 at-bats. He finished his career in 1953 with eight pinch homers.

Bill Nicholson died in Chestertown, Maryland, at age of 81.

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Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former Manchester United manager, has firmly stated that Tottenham will never win the Premier League

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 10, 2024
Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Manchester United manager, has stated that Tottenham will never win the Premier League. Ange Postecoglou's work since being appointed as Tottenham manager has been lauded. Tottenham Hotspur, who were at the top of the table in October, are now in fourth place, and Ferguson is concerned that they will never win the title.

Freiburg 1-2 West Ham: David Moyes claims his 17TH successive European win thanks to fine headers from Lucas Paqueta and Nayef Aguerd against scrappy Bundesliga outfit

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2023
GILL AT EUROPA-PARK STADION: Freiburg's nickname Breisgau-Brasilianer - the Brazilians of Breisgau - is a nod to their historically vibrant style of play. On this Europa League victory for West Ham in Germany, it was Lucas Paqueta who sprinkled his Samba sorcery. David Moyes' men made it 17 European games unbeaten, a new record for an English team after being tied on 16 with Don Revie's Leeds from 1968 and Bill Nicholson's Tottenham from 1972. After a good passing move, Paqueta put in a magnificent display, scoring the most majestic of headers from a Jarrod Bowen cross. As Nayef Aguerd returned home, the visitors declared the victory with James Ward-Prowse securing yet another assist from a corner.

West Ham tipped at 7/5 to grab an impressive away win in the Europa League against Freiburg - and make history for an English side in Europe in the process

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2023
West Ham have been marginally favored to win their Europa League match against Freiburg, making the first European champions their Europa League match in history. The Europa Conference League winners this season are now ties with Pep Guardiola's upcoming Man City team, Don Revie's Leeds in the 1960s, and Bill Nicholson's 1970s Tottenham team for the longest unbeaten run by an English side on the continent. The Hammers' run to 17 games would be extended if they were not defeated, according to Sky Bet, and they have priced them at 75% to win in Germany.