From SABR Encyclopedia
- See William Price in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
William Howard Price
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"Bill"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 9"
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Weight:
| 160
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Born:
| 1935-1-22 at Ogden, UT (US)
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William Price was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in South Ogden, Utah in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of "American" ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as piano playing, radio broadcasting and all sports.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Weber High School in 1952.
- Participated in baseball, basketball, football and track in high school.
- Selected on the prep all-star baseball team in 1952.
- Won the 220 yard hurdles in trackin 1951 in high school.
- Was selected on the all-star basketball team to play the Harlem Globe Trotters in 1952.
- Graduated from Weber Junior College with an A.A. Degree.
- Attended Brigham Young University.
- Participated in baseball, basketball, football and track at Brigham Young University.
Outside of baseball
- Was a student during the off-season in 1955.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).