From SABR Encyclopedia
| William Ray Howerton
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| "Hopalong"
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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:
| 1921-12-12 at Lompoc, CA (US)
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| Died:
| 2001-12-18 at Blakely, PA (US)
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| Interred:
| St. Catherine's Cemetery in Moscow, PA (US)
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| Statistics: | Retrosheet
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Bill Howerton was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Goleta, California in 1953.
- Shows his nickname is "Howie".
- Born on December 27, 1921 and died on December 21, 2001 per Social Security Death Index (SSN: 241-26-0660).
- Picked up by the Cardinals while playing the infield at Lompoc but was switched to the outfield when he made his pro debut with Scranton in 1943.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Saint Mary's College.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
