Bill Dickey's 1933 Who's Who Baseball Profile: Vintage Yankees Photo
The profile page for William N. (Bill) Dickey, a catcher for the New York Yankees, presents a comprehensive overview of his baseball career and personal background. Born on June 6, 1907, in Bastrop, Louisiana, Dickey stands 6 feet tall and weighs 185 pounds. He is noted for being a right-handed thrower and left-handed batter. His athletic journey began in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he caught the attention of Lena Blackburne, a former manager of the White Sox, while playing for an independent team in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dickey was signed in 1925 by the Southern Association and subsequently played for teams in Minneapolis, Little Rock, and Muskogee. He became a crucial player for the Yankees, notably hitting 15 home runs in 1932 and achieving exceptional batting averages.