Billy Hitchcock

1916–2006 (age 90)

Baseball player and executive

Biography

Billy Hitchcock's passion for baseball shaped a lifetime of accomplishments, first as a major league infielder and later as a manager and executive who invested in the next generation of players. He approached the game with integrity and a sense of mentorship, winning the admiration of teammates and fans alike.

He rests at Rosemere Cemetery, where the baseball community and family members alike celebrate his contributions to America's pastime.

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