Billy Queen (baseball)
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William Eddleman Queen (November 28, 1928 — April 23, 2006) was an American
outfielder
in Major League Baseball
. Listed at 6 in 1 in (1.85 m), 185 pounds (83.9 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.
The native of Gastonia, North Carolina
, was 25 years old when he entered the Majors in with the Milwaukee Braves
. A right fielder
, he was hitless in his only two at bats in three games. He struck out
against Harvey Haddix
of the St. Louis Cardinals
on April 24, and whiffed the following day against Al Brazle
.
He then was sent to the Triple-A Toledo Sox to continue what would be a 14-season (1947–1960) minor league
career.
Queen died in Gastonia at the age of 77.
United States
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outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. Listed at 6 in 1 in (1.85 m), 185 pounds (83.9 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.
The native of Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia is the largest city and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also the third largest suburb of the Charlotte Area, behind Concord and Rock Hill. The population was 71,226 as of Gastonia is the largest city and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina,...
, was 25 years old when he entered the Majors in with the Milwaukee Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. A right fielder
Right fielder
A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound...
, he was hitless in his only two at bats in three games. He struck out
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
against Harvey Haddix
Harvey Haddix
Harvey Haddix, Jr. was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who played with the St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies , Cincinnati Redlegs , Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles . Haddix was born in Medway, Ohio, located just outside of Springfield...
of the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
on April 24, and whiffed the following day against Al Brazle
Al Brazle
Alpha Eugene Brazle was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 1936, and later traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Mike Ryba in September, 1940. He played his entire MLB career for the Cards...
.
He then was sent to the Triple-A Toledo Sox to continue what would be a 14-season (1947–1960) minor league
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
career.
Queen died in Gastonia at the age of 77.