Billy Pierce Death
Walter passed away on July 31, 2015 at the age of 88.
When did Billy Pierce die?
July 31, 2015How old was Billy Pierce when died?
88
Billy Pierce Birthday and Date of Death
Billy Pierce was born on April 2, 1927 and died on July 31, 2015. Walter was 88 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 2, 1927
Date of Death: July 31, 2015
Age at Death: 88
Billy Pierce - Biography
Walter William Pierce (April 2, 1927 – July 31, 2015) was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball between 1945 and 1964 who played most of his career for the Chicago White Sox. He was the team's star pitcher in the decade from 1952 to 1961, when they posted the third best record in the major leagues, and received The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award for the American League (AL) in 1956 and 1957 after being runner-up in both 1953 and 1955. A seven-time All-Star, he led the American League (AL) in complete games three times despite his slight build, and in wins, earned run average (ERA) and strikeouts once each. He pitched four one-hitters and seven two-hitters in his career, and on June 27, 1958 came within one batter of becoming the first left-hander in 78 years to throw a perfect game.
