Bill Bonness

Bill Bonness, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1944 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Bonness made his mark in a challenging era for baseball, as World War II had significantly impacted the sport and the composition of rosters. He played for a short stint from September 26 to September 29, 1944, during which he appeared in two games. Despite his limited time on the field, Bonness's presence in the majors exemplified the determination and resilience of players who took the opportunity to compete at the highest level during a tumultuous period in history. Throughout his two-game career, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Bonness's participation in the league remains a testament to the depth of talent and the spirit of competition that characterized baseball during the wartime years.