Bill Allison

Bill Allison was a professional baseball player born in 1850, who played during the early days of organized baseball in the United States. His career spanned a brief period from May 21, 1872, to July 4, 1872, during which he participated in six games as a position player. Allison's contributions to the game, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the 1870s, a time when the sport was still finding its identity in America. Throughout his short career, Allison recorded three hits and one run batted in, culminating in a batting average of .143. He did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases, which was common for players of his era, as the game was still heavily focused on contact hitting and base running fundamentals. Though his impact on the field was limited, Allison's participation in the early professional leagues contributed to the foundation of the sport, paving the way for future generations of players. His brief tenure serves as a reminder of the many individuals who shaped baseball in its formative years, even if their legacies did not endure in the statistical annals of the game.