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Profile
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| | Year: | 2018
| | First: | Bill
| | Last: | Cotton
| | Home: | McCook
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Bill was an exceptional athlete from his early years. Born in 1947, he excelled in football and baseball. At age 12 he made the Legion team but because of his youth he was not allowed to play. Later he played for the North Platte squad and was selected as the all star catcher. His play with numerous semi pro teams in the state, including the Gulf Oilers, made him a well known entity; he was selected as the all state catcher numerous times. Selected in the 4th round of the major league draft, Bill elected to attend Arizona State after being offered scholarships from many schools. He made the most of it and guided the squad to the national championship in Omaha and was selected to the all tourney team. He played for the Valentine Hearts in the Basin League and the Boulder Collegians. He then signed professionally and spent 6 years in the minor leagues. He could hit with power and average, throw runners out from his knees and outrun most sprinters. Congratulations Bill, you are a true Hall of Famer.
Deceased, 2008 |
