From SABR Encyclopedia
- See Bill Cox in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
William Edward Cox
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Bat/Throw:
| L/R
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Height:
| 5' 11"
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Weight:
| 185
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Born:
| 1935-11-21 at San Francisco, CA (US)
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Died:
| 2005-11-4
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Bill Cox was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Mateo, California in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
- Shows he is single.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from San Mateo High School in 1954.
- Played baseball, football and basketball in high school.
- Attends the College of San Mateo during the off-season.
- Played semi-pro ball in San Mateo area from the time he was fifteen years old.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Jacques Fournier of the Chicago Cubs.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).