Billy Klaus

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Billy Klaus
William Joseph Klaus
Bat/Throw:	L/R
Height:	5' 9"
Weight:	160
Born:	1928-12-9 at Spring Grove, IL (US)
Died:	2006-12-3 at Sarasota, FL (US)
Interred:	Cremated

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Billy Klaus was a professional player.

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Contents 1 Profile 1.1 Personal 1.2 Pre-professional career 2 Achievements 3 Transactions 4 Source

Profile

Personal

• Resided in Fox Lake, Illinois in 1951.

Pre-professional career

• Attended Grant High School.

Achievements

• Led the 1947 Illinois State League in batting average with .341.

Transactions

• Signed with the Appleton club in 1946.
• Was purchased by the Boston Braves from the Dallas club.

Source

• 1951 Boston Braves Roster Book.