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William A. Nimick
William A. Nimick | |
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 Nimick in the May 19, 1888, edition of the National Police Gazette | |
| Born | September 2, 1848 |
| Died | January 19, 1907 (aged 58) |
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William Albert Nimick (September 2, 1848 – January 19, 1907) was a part owner of the Pittsburgh professional baseball team in Major League Baseball,[a] and was president of the team during the 1885–1890 seasons.[4][5] Initially nicknamed the Alleghenys, the franchise has been known as the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1891. The team competed in the American Association from 1882 through 1886, and has been a member of the National League since 1887. A native of Pittsburgh, Nimick died in Pasadena, California, in 1907.[6]
- ^ Finoli, David; Ranier, Bill (2015). The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia (2nd ed.). Sports Publishing. ISBN 978-1613217191. Retrieved September 4, 2020 – via Google Books.
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- ^ "Pittsburg Pencillings". The Sporting Life. 8 December 1886. p. 1 – via la84.org.
- ^ "Necrological Record: William Albert Nimick". The Pittsburgh Post. 21 January 1907. p. 13 – via newspapers.com.
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