Billy Goodman

William Dale Goodman (March 22, 1926 - October 1, 1984) was an infielder and left-handed batter who played Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox (1947-57), Baltimore Orioles (1957), Chicago White Sox (1958-61) and Houston Colt .45's (1962).

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March 22 - 1926 - October 1 - 1984 - Infielder - Major League Baseball - Boston Red Sox - Baltimore Orioles - Chicago White Sox - Houston Colt .45's

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Born in Concord, North Carolina, Goodman was an extremely versatile player capable of playing at almost every position. In 1950 he led the American League in batting average with a .354 mark (one of five times he hit over .300), and was runner-up behind Phil Rizzuto in voting for the MVP Award. He also hit .290 or better 11 straight years (1948-58).

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Concord, North Carolina - 1950 - American League - Batting average - Phil Rizzuto - MVP Award

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In his career, Goodman batted exactly .300, with 19 home runs, 591 RBI, 807 runs, 1691 hits, 299 doubles, 44 triples, 37 stolen bases, and 669 walks for a .376 on base percentage.

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Home run - RBI - Runs - Hits - Doubles - Triples - Stolen base - Walks - On base percentage

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A twice All-Star, Billy Goodman died in Sarasota, Florida, at age of 58. He was inducted to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in November 2004.

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All-Star - Sarasota, Florida - Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame - 2004

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