Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1876 Year of Death: 1927 Cause of Death: Natural causes (apoplexy) Occupation: Baseball player/manager Sports Team: Milwaukee Brewers (1901) Baltimore Orioles(1902) New York Giants (1903–1906) St. Louis Cardinals (1908–1909) Fictional Appearances: "Under Coogan's Bluff" Time-travel Type of Appearance: Direct

William Oliver Gilbert (June 21, 1876 – August 8, 1927) was an American professional baseball second baseman who played from the 1890s through 1912. Gilbert played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1909, for the Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles (the team that became the New York Yankees), New York Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals.

Standing at just 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m), Gilbert was a weak hitter but a good defensive second baseman. He did hit .313 in the 1905 World Series, which the Giants won.

Billy Gilbert in "Under Coogan's Bluff"

During the third inning of the 1905 game between the New York Giants and the 2040 Los Angeles Angels, Billy Gilbert was able to tag Angel Keyshawn Fredericks out after Dave Bowyer hit into towards second base. Bowyer made it to first base, however.