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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.
Last Game: (Age 37-328d) 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1954. (Voted by BBWAA on 195/252 ballots) View Bill Terry's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1924 season. Full Name: William Harold Terry.
- Atlanta, GA, United States
- October 30, 1898
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.
Bill Terry's big league career almost ended before it began. Once he got his chance though, Terry became one of the National League's best first basemen of the 1920s and '30s – and at the same time proved to be a highly successful manager.
Mar 9, 2020 · Bill Terry’s life is a story of desperation, perseverance, and redemption. He grew up extremely poor in a broken family. He was only 15 when he left home to take a job in the rail yards near Atlanta. He was a good athlete and eventually got a chance with the Atlanta Crackers.
Jan 4, 2012 · William Harold “Bill” Terry was a superior first baseman in the 1920s and 1930s and one of baseball’s premier managers in the 1930s. Born in Atlanta on October 30, 1898, he had an unsettled childhood.
Bill Terry played 14 seasons for the Giants. He had a .341 batting average, 2,193 hits, 154 home runs, 1,078 RBIs and 1,120 runs scored. He won 1 World Series. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1954.
