Billy Hamilton. Outfielder , Phillies 1890 - 1895. During his Phillies career, batted over .300 each season. Was the team's first batting champion (.340 in 1891) and led National League in runs scored and walks, three times each. Playing mostly in an era when stolen bases were credited for advancing an extra base on a hit or out. "Sliding Billy" also led NL in steals, four years and topped 100, three times. In 1894, batted a career-high .404, set Major League records for runs scored in a season (196) and most consecutive games scoring runs (24); also set club record with 36-game hitting streak. Ranks as baseball's all-time leader in runs scored per game (1.06) for his 14-year career, inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961.
During his Phillies career, batted over .300 each season. Was the team's first batting champion (.340 in 1891) and led National League in runs scored and walks, three times each. Playing mostly in an era when stolen bases were credited for advancing an extra base on a hit or out. "Sliding Billy" also led NL in steals, four years and topped 100, three times. In 1894, batted a career-high .404, set Major League records for runs scored in a season (196) and most consecutive games scoring runs (24); also set club record with 36-game hitting streak. Ranks as baseball's all-time leader in runs scored per game (1.06) for his 14-year career, inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961.
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 39° 54.41′ N, 75° 10.044′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is at the intersection of Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street and Hartranft Street, on the right when traveling north on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Hartranft St, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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