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William "Bill" Ayers was highly recommended by Giant scout Hank DeBerry who was so impressed | William "Bill" Ayers was highly recommended by Giant scout Hank DeBerry who was so impressed | ||
with his style and form that he recommended his purchase in June of 1946. The year Bill had just | with his style and form that he recommended his purchase in June of 1946. The year Bill had just | ||
| - | begun to piece together the record that was to establish him as the Southern Association's outstanding pitcher for Atlanta in 1946. Bill was the key player in the deal that also added | + | begun to piece together the record that was to establish him as the Southern Association's outstanding pitcher for Atlanta in 1946. Bill was the key player in the deal that also added [Lloyd Gearhart] and pitcher [Earl McGowan] to the Giants roster. Overall the transaction involved the expenditure in cash and players of approximately $75,000. Prior to his Atlanta splurge, his minor |
league record had been spotty. He withdrew from organized baseball in 1938 after an early trial at | league record had been spotty. He withdrew from organized baseball in 1938 after an early trial at | ||
Gastonia, but attracted attention with a winning "comeback" effort at Savannah in 1942. He moved | Gastonia, but attracted attention with a winning "comeback" effort at Savannah in 1942. He moved | ||
