Researching Bill Skiff
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 4 people with the Skiff surname? In that year Skiff was ranked number 3575 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Bill means "Form of WILLIAM - resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of Bill Skiff on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Bill Skiff and the Skiff Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 10 people with the Skiff surname in the UK? Skiff is now ranked number 4032 for popularity in the UK. |
Skiff Family History Databases
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Some Famous People called Bill Skiff
Bill Skiff
William Franklin Skiff (October 16, 1895 – December 25, 1976) was an American professional baseball player, manager and scout. Although he appeared only briefly in Major League Baseball in 22 total games as a catcher and pinch hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees, he had a long career in the minor leagues: 19 seasons as a player or player-manager, and another 14 as a manager.
Born in New Rochelle, New York, the, Skiff batted and threw right-handed. During his two big-league stints, he hit .250 in 56 at bats. His 14 hits included two doubles. His minor league career extended from 1916–31 and 1933–51. As a manager he piloted the top-level Seattle Rainiers, Newark Bears and Kansas City Blues. He served the Yankees' organization for many years as a minor league skipper and scout.
Skiff died at age 81 in Bronxville, New York.
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