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Born: January 5, 1870 in Nelliston, New York
Died: December 5, 1950 (aged 80) in Brooklyn, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 180 lbs.
Position: Shortstop and Third Baseman
Played For:
As Player
Chicago Colts/Orphans (1891–1898)
Brooklyn Superbas (1899–1903)
New York Giants (1904–1907)
Boston Doves (1908–1909)
Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers (1910–1911)
As Manager
Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers (1910–1913)
Biography:
Ferocious shortstop Bill Dahlen was ejected 65 times by umpires as a player and manager. This and other behavior earned him the nickname “Bad Bill.” Yet his rowdy character tended to overshadow his contributions—a reliable hitter; excellent, aggressive baserunner; and one of the finest fielders of his era (the 1890s and early 1900s). During his playing days, Dahlen did not receive full appreciation for his output; the passage of time has further obscured him. “Overlooked” and “underrated” are labels that a latter-day group of proponents has attached to him.
Late in his career, as a manager, Dahlen’s leadership helped the Brooklyn Dodgers, but not because of his outbursts. His baseball acumen ignited Brooklyn’s escape from mediocrity in the 20th century’s second decade. However, Dahlen did not last long enough to taste the success built from his blueprint. He left Brooklyn after the 1913 season with a four-year managerial record below .500, a legacy of argument, and a pink slip from team owner Charles Ebbets. Wilbert Robinson, Dahlen’s successor, acknowledged his predecessor’s cultivation of a contender. Indeed, Robinson led Brooklyn to the 1916 National League pennant.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dahlebi01.shtml
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/571833af
