Billy Sharsig
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Billy Sharsig played a pivotal role in the resurrection of professional baseball in Philadelphia during the late 19th century, particularly with his involvement in founding the American Association Athletics. Born in Philadelphia in 1855 to Prussian refugees, Sharsig diverged from his expected career path in his father's dye factory, drawn instead to the allure of show business and the burgeoning

Billy Sharsig played a pivotal role in the resurrection of professional baseball in Philadelphia during the late 19th century, particularly with his involvement in founding the American Association Athletics. Born in Philadelphia in 1855 to Prussian refugees, Sharsig diverged from his expected career path in his father's dye factory, drawn instead to the allure of show business and the burgeoning

Career Coaching Record

AA 1886-1891

Win-Loss

238–216

Win %

.524

Championships

0

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1886-1890

Philadelphia Athletics (AA)

Manager

1891

Philadelphia Athletics (AA)

Manager

1894

Indianapolis Hoosiers (WL)

Manager

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Born Jan 1st, 1855

Died Feb 1st, 1902

Age 47 years old

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