Bill Terry
Inducted:
1954
Player Details
6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg)
Born:
October 30, 1898
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died:
January 9, 1989
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Position:
First baseman
College:
NA
Bill Terry was a smooth-swinging first baseman and the last National League player to hit over .400 in a season. Playing his entire MLB career with the New York Giants, Terry was a consistent offensive force during the late 1920s and early 1930s. In 1930, he batted .401, a mark that still stands unmatched in NL history. A career .341 hitter, Terry recorded six 100-RBI seasons and led the league in hits and average during his peak.
Known for his balanced hitting and reliable glove, he was a 3-time All-Star and transitioned seamlessly into managing the Giants after his playing days. As a manager, he guided New York to a World Series title in 1933. Terry was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1954, recognized as one of the best hitters and most respected player-managers of his era.
Terry's Awards and Honors
- 3× All-Star (1933–1935)
- World Series champion (1933)
- NL batting champion (1930)
- San Francisco Giants No. 3 retired
MLB Records
- Last National League player to hit .400 in a season
- Only NL first baseman with a .400 season
- Led NL in hits twice
- Six 100-RBI seasons
- Player-manager to win the World Series (1933)
- Managed the Giants for nine seasons (1932–1941)
MLB Teams
As player
New York Giants (1923–1936)
As manager
New York Giants (1932–1941)
Number Worn:
3
MLB Stats
Seasons:
14 (1923–1936)
Games Played:
1,721
Hits:
2,193
Batting Average:
.341
Home Runs:
154
RBI:
1,078
Runs:
1,120
On-Base Percentage:
.393
Slugging Percentage:
.506
Managerial record:
823–661
Winning (%):
.555