From SABR Encyclopedia
- See Bill Dickey in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
William Dickey Jr.
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 2"
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Weight:
| 185
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Born:
| 1935-2-27 at Shreveport, LA (US)
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Bill Dickey was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is swimming.
- Shows he is single.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1952.
- Played football and baseball in high school.
- His high school football team won the state championship twice.
- Attended Grambling College.
- Played with the Kansas City Monarchs.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Vedie Himsl of the Chicago Cubs.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).