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William Beck "Swish" Nicholson (December 11, 1914 – March 8, 1996) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1936), Chicago Cubs (1939–1948) and Philadelphia Phillies (1949–1953).
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- December 11, 1914
Jan 4, 2012 · Nicholson’s greatest day in baseball occurred on July 23, 1944, in a doubleheader against the Giants. New York manager Mel Ott paid him the ultimate tribute by ordering him intentionally walked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of the second game.
William Beck Nicholson was a Major League Baseball player with the Philadelphia Athletics (1936), Chicago Cubs (1939-1948), and Philadelphia Phillies (1949–1953).
- William Beck Nicholson
- 12-11-1914 (Sagittarius)
- Chestertown, Maryland
- Big Bill-Bill-Swish
Bill Nicholson Bio. Fullname: William Beck Nicholson; Nickname: Swish; Born: 12/11/1914 in Chestertown, MD; College: Washington College (MD) Debut: 6/13/1936; Died: 3/08/1996
Whenever Nicholson took one of his tremendous swings, fans would yell, “Swish!” Started by Brooklyn fans, it was a sign of respect because the big cut often resulted in a home run. Nicholson was struck out his share of times, as sluggers are; he led the league with a modest 83 strikeouts in 1947.
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Mar 8, 1996 · Baseball fans in the know recognize Bill Nicholson as one of baseball’s best from the 1940s. He became a full-time player the first year of the decade and made the All Star team in both ’40 and ’41.
