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Bill Nicholson (Baseball)

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (December 11, 1914-March 8, 1996)
    Born in Chestertown, Maryland
    Nicknamed 'Swish' and 'Big Bill'
    Outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics (1936), Chicago Cubs (1939-1948) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1949-1953)
    Two-time NL Home Run Champion (1943-1944)
    Two-time NL RBI Champion (1943-1944)
    Five-time All-Star (1940-1941, 1943-1945)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was 0-12 in his time with the Athletics.
    He chewed tobacco.
    He was the 1947 NL Leader for strikeouts with 83.
    He was beaten by Marty Marion for the 1944 NL MVP Award.
    He often committed errors in the right field position.
    Cubs fans were unhappy that he was traded to the Phillies for Harry 'The Hat' Walker.
    A weak condition kept him from playing in the 1950 World Series.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He batted left handed.
    He was diabetic.
    He had a unique swing.
    He was the 4th NL right fielder to have 11 total chances in one game (1945).
    He was instrumental in helping the Cubs reach the 1945 World Series.
    He was the Cubs' home run leader for 8 straight years, tying Ernie Banks, until being surpassed by Sammy Sosa.
    He's among several players in Major League history to have an intentional walk with the bases loaded (1944).

Credit: Neo NX2004


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 30 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying