Bill Connelly
baseball player
- June 29, 1925 · Alberta
- November 27, 1980 · Richmond
- 55 years
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|William Wirt Connelly (June 29, 1925 – November 27, 1980) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, his pro career extended from 1945 to 1957, with appearances in Major League Baseball in 1945, 1950, and 1952–53. He batted left-handed, stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79 kg). The native of Alberta, Virginia, attended Hampden–Sydney College.
Connelly had a 6–2 record with a 6.92 earned-run average in the Majors with four different teams: the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers and New York Giants. Purchased by the Giants from the Triple-A American Association in August 1952, he won all five of his decisions during the last six weeks of the season, helping New York finish second in the National League. In 25 career games (including seven starting assignments) and 661⁄3 innings pitched, he allowed 71 hits and 53 bases on balls, striking out 34. He had no complete games, shutouts or saves.
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1.On what date was William Wirt Connelly born?
- A.June 29, 1925correct
- B.August 12, 1925
- C.June 29, 1930
- D.July 29, 1925
William Wirt Connelly was born on June 29, 1925.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What is the birthplace of William Wirt Connelly?
- A.Alberta, Virginiacorrect
- B.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- C.Chicago, Illinois
- D.Richmond, Virginia
William Wirt Connelly was a native of Alberta, Virginia.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Which college did William Wirt Connelly attend?
- A.Virginia Tech
- B.Duke University
- C.Hampden–Sydney Collegecorrect
- D.University of Virginia
William Wirt Connelly attended Hampden–Sydney College.
Source: biographical introduction
4.In what year did the professional baseball career of William Wirt Connelly end?
- A.1957correct
- B.1953
- C.1960
- D.1955
The professional career of William Wirt Connelly extended from 1945 to 1957.
Source: biographical introduction
5.How did William Wirt Connelly bat as a professional baseball player?
- A.Switch-hitter
- B.Left-handedcorrect
- C.Right-handed
- D.Ambidextrous
William Wirt Connelly batted left-handed.
Source: biographical introduction
6.What position did William Wirt Connelly play during his professional baseball career?
- A.Catcher
- B.Right-handed pitchercorrect
- C.Outfielder
- D.Shortstop
William Wirt Connelly was a right-handed pitcher.
Source: biographical introduction
7.How many different Major League Baseball teams did William Wirt Connelly play for?
- A.Fourcorrect
- B.Three
- C.Two
- D.Five
William Wirt Connelly played for four different teams in the Majors.
Source: career section
8.What was William Wirt Connelly's career earned-run average in Major League Baseball?
- A.7.25
- B.4.12
- C.5.34
- D.6.92correct
William Wirt Connelly had a 6.92 earned-run average in the Majors.
Source: career section
9.In what month did the New York Giants purchase William Wirt Connelly?
- A.July
- B.Augustcorrect
- C.September
- D.June
William Wirt Connelly was purchased by the New York Giants in August 1952.
Source: career section
10.How many games did William Wirt Connelly pitch in during his Major League career?
- A.15
- B.25correct
- C.20
- D.30
William Wirt Connelly pitched in 25 career games.
Source: career section
11.How many strikeouts did William Wirt Connelly record in his Major League career?
- A.25
- B.53
- C.45
- D.34correct
William Wirt Connelly recorded 34 strikeouts in his Major League career.
Source: career section
12.What was the weight of William Wirt Connelly?
- A.185 pounds
- B.175 poundscorrect
- C.195 pounds
- D.165 pounds
William Wirt Connelly weighed 175 pounds.
Source: biographical introduction
13.On what date did William Wirt Connelly die?
- A.December 27, 1980
- B.October 27, 1980
- C.November 27, 1985
- D.November 27, 1980correct
William Wirt Connelly passed away on November 27, 1980.
Source: biographical introduction
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