Bill Shores

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Given name: William David Shores
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 185 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: May 26, 1904 in Abilene, TX
Died: Feb 19, 1984 in Purcell, OK (79 years old)
Debut: Apr 11, 1928

William David Shores (May 26, 1904 – February 19, 1984) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1928 to 1936 for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and New York Giants.

Shores was the first major league player to wear uniform number 13, while playing for the A's in 1931. The number 13 was not routinely issued to players, except by request.