Bill Simms

1908–2002 (age 94)

baseball player

Biography

Bill Simms marked his place in baseball history as a talented player who faced the challenges of his era with quiet dignity, delighting fans with his skill in the Negro Leagues.

Those who loved the game gather at Perris Valley Cemetery to recall the pride he brought to the diamond.

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