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Old 03-24-2021, 08:23 AM
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Default Bill Joyce

William M. "Bill" Joyce. Third baseman with the Washington Senators in 1894-1896. 971 hits, 70 home runs, and 266 stolen bases in 8 MLB seasons. He was the 1896 NL home run leader. He had a career OBP of .435.

He debuted with the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders in 1890. His best season was 1896 as he posted a .470 OBP with 121 runs scored, 94 RBI's, and 45 stolen bases in 600 plate appearances. His 1896 season was split between Washington and the New York Giants. He finished his career as the player-manager of the Giants in 1896-1898.

He holds (a tie for) the record with 4 triples in one game. In 1891, he reached base in 64 consecutive games, a record that stood until Ted Williams broke it in 1941.

The Brooklyn Grooms traded Joyce to Washington after the 1992 season but Joyce refused to play for Washington at the salary offered and held out the entire 1993 season. His stint at third base with Washington was timed perfectly to allow him to leave us this card (albeit one claiming he played center field!?).

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1616595610
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