Bill Lee (right-handed pitcher)

Bill Lee

Pitcher

Born: October 21, 1909 Plaquemine, Louisiana
Died: June 15, 1977 (aged 67) Plaquemine, Louisiana
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 29, 1934 for the Chicago Cubs
Final game
June 29, 1947 for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
Pitching Record	169-157
Earned run average	3.54
Strikeouts	998
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1934-1943, 1947) Philadelphia Phillies (1943-1945) Boston Braves (1945-1946)
Career highlights and awards
National League pennant: 1935, 1938 2-time National League All-Star National League ERA champion: 1938 National League wins champion: 1938 2-time National League shutout leader 2 20-win seasons

William Crutcher Lee (October 21, 1909 - June 15, 1977) was a Major League Baseball player from 1934 to 1947 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Braves. Lee was a pitcher and had his best year in 1938 when he helped lead the Cubs to the World Series with a record of 22-9 and 2.66 ERA. His career marks were 169 wins, 157 loses and a 3.54 ERA.

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Preceded by Jim Turner	National League ERA Champion 1938	Succeeded by Bucky Walters
Preceded by Carl Hubbell	National League Wins Champion 1938	Succeeded by Bucky Walters