Bill Monbouquette facts for kids
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Monbouquette in 1967
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 11, 1936 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Died: January 25, 2015 (aged 78) Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| July 18, 1958, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| September 3, 1968, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| Win–loss record | 114–112 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.68 | ||
| Strikeouts | 1,122 | ||
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William "Bill" Charles Monbouquette (born August 11, 1936 – died January 25, 2015) was a famous American baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Bill played for several teams during his career. These included the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. He was chosen as an All-Star four times. One of his most amazing achievements was pitching a no-hitter in 1962. He was later honored in the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Bill Monbouquette: Baseball Star
Bill Monbouquette was a talented baseball pitcher. He played in the big leagues for many years. His career was full of exciting moments. He was known for his strong pitching arm.
Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Bill was born in Medford, Massachusetts. He went to Medford High School there. After high school, he signed with the Boston Red Sox. This happened on June 21, 1955, when he was just 18 years old. It was the start of his professional baseball journey.
Amazing Major League Career
Bill Monbouquette had a great career in Major League Baseball. He won 114 games as a pitcher. He also struck out 1,122 batters. His earned run average (ERA) was 3.68. This shows he was a very good pitcher. He was also good at fielding, making very few errors.
Bill started playing for the Boston Red Sox on July 18, 1958. From 1960 to 1963, he won at least 14 games each season. In 1963, he had his best year, winning 20 games. He was picked as an American League All-Star in 1960, 1962, and 1963.
No-Hitter and Strikeout Records
One of Bill's most famous games was on August 1, 1962. He pitched a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox. This means no batter got a hit off him during the entire game. Only one player reached base, by walking. His pitching coach, Sal Maglie, helped him improve his pitching style.
Bill also had two games where he allowed only one hit. In 1961, he set a Red Sox record. He struck out 17 batters in one game. This record stood for many years. It was later broken by Roger Clemens in 1986.
On September 25, 1965, Bill pitched against a very famous player. He faced 58-year-old Satchel Paige. Bill pitched a complete game and got his tenth win of the season. He also became the last batter Satchel Paige ever struck out.
Playing for Different Teams
After playing for the Red Sox, Bill moved to other teams. In 1966, he joined the Detroit Tigers. He also played for the New York Yankees. He finished his career with the San Francisco Giants in 1968. Bill never played in the postseason.
In 2000, Bill was honored by the Red Sox. He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. After his playing career, he became a pitching coach. He coached for the Oneonta Tigers, a minor league team. Bill was also known for his unique handwriting. Even though he pitched and batted right-handed, he wrote with his left hand!
Later Life and Legacy
In 2008, it was reported that Bill was sick. He had a type of cancer called acute myelogenous leukemia. The Red Sox and a cancer research center helped raise awareness. They encouraged fans to sign up to be bone marrow donors. This was to help Bill and others with the disease.
In 2010, a rock band called the Remains released a song. It was called "Monbo Time" and was a tribute to Bill. The band promised to give half of the money from the song to cancer research.
Bill Monbouquette passed away on January 25, 2015, at age 78. He is remembered as a talented pitcher and a beloved member of the baseball community.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
- List of Major League Baseball career wins leaders
