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Bill Foster was a left-handed pitcher who had an outstanding career. He was the much younger half-brother of Hall of Famer Rube Foster.
“Bill Foster was my star pitcher, not even barring Satchel Paige.”
manager Dave Malarcher
Bill Foster’s career spanned from 1923-1938. Primarily known for his time with the Chicago American Giants, he also played with the Memphis Red Sox, Birmingham Black Barons, Homestead Grays, Kansas City Monarchs, and Pittsburgh Crawfords. His career record was 143-69 with an ERA of 2.40. He threw a wide assortment of pitches, all with the same delivery.
In 1926 Bill Foster won 23 games in a row. On the last day of the playoffs, he threw complete game shutouts in both games of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Monarchs and Bullet Joe Rogan. That team, as well as the 1927 team, went on to win the World Series. They also won pennants in 1932 and 1933. Foster managed the 1930 team.
Foster was the winning pitcher in the first East-West All Star game in 1933, and was also named to the team in 1934. The Veterans Committee elected Bill Foster into the Hall of Fame in 1996.