Doc Bass

William Capers Bass
Also Played One Game In 1918 Under Name Of Johnson

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.
• School Mercer University
• Debut July 29, 1918
• Final Game August 1, 1918
• Born December 4, 1898 in Macon, GA USA
• Died January 12, 1970 in Macon, GA USA

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Biographical Information

William Capers "Doc" Bass came out of Mercer University to play a couple of games for the Boston Braves in 1918, hitting 1.000 (1-for-1). He was in the minors for several seasons after that in the South.

Doc was born (and died) in Macon, GA and attended Mercer University, located in his hometown. George Winn was there at the same time.

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doc Bass