William Harold Terry (October 30, 1898 – January 9, 1989) was an American professional baseball first baseman and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants from 1923 to 1936 and managed the Giants from 1932 to 1941. Terry was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954. In 1999, he ranked number 59 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and was a nominee for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. The Giants retired Terry's uniform number 3 in 1984; it is posted on the facade of the upper deck in the left field corner of Oracle Park. Nicknamed "Memphis Bill", he is most remembered for being the last National League player to hit .400, a feat he accomplished by batting .401 in 1930.
Bill Terry
baseball player and manager
Notable For
American baseball player and manager
Bill Terry's Historical Timeline
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Bill Terry resigns as supervisor of the New York Giants' minor league system
Bill Terry resigns as supervisor of the New York Giants' minor league system
Bill Terry dies
Bill Terry, American baseball player and manager, known for american baseball player and manager, died on 1989-01-09.
Associated Historical Events
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Bill Terry resigns as supervisor of the New York Giants' minor league system
Bill Terry resigns as supervisor of the New York Giants' minor league system
death
Bill Terry dies
Bill Terry, American baseball player and manager, known for american baseball player and manager, died on 1989-01-09.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bill Terry born?
- Bill Terry was born on 1898-01-09 (American).
- What is Bill Terry known for?
- American baseball player and manager
- What historical events involved Bill Terry?
- Bill Terry was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1], Bill Terry resigns as supervisor of the New York Giants' minor league system, Bill Terry dies.
- When did Bill Terry die?
- Bill Terry died on 1989-01-01.