Bill Gilbreth facts for kids
William "Bill" Gilbreth (born September 3, 1947 – died July 12, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for three seasons. Bill was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and the California Angels. His career in the big leagues lasted from 1971 to 1972 and again in 1974. Bill was born in Abilene, Texas.
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Who Was William Gilbreth?
William Gilbreth was a talented baseball player. He became a professional athlete. This means he played baseball as his job. He was known as a pitcher. A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the mound. Their goal is to get batters out.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Bill Gilbreth played in Major League Baseball (MLB). This is the highest level of professional baseball. Only the best players make it to the MLB. He played for two different teams. These teams were the Detroit Tigers and the California Angels.
His Time with the Tigers
Bill started his MLB career with the Detroit Tigers. He played for them in 1971 and 1972. Playing for a team like the Tigers is a big achievement. It shows he was a skilled pitcher.
Joining the California Angels
Later, Bill Gilbreth joined the California Angels. He played for them in 1974. This was his final season in Major League Baseball. Playing for different teams is common for professional athletes.
Early Life and Passing
William Gilbreth was born in Abilene, Texas. He grew up there before becoming a professional baseball player. He passed away on July 12, 2020. He was 72 years old. His passing was due to health problems after surgery.
