Firman Newton "Bill" Warwick (November 26, 1897 – December 19, 1984) was an American Major League Baseball player. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in and later for the St. Louis Cardinals."Warwick: Former trustee, pro ballplayer." New Braunfels, Texas: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, December 21, 1984."Bill Warwick Recalled." Brooklyn, New York: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, September 12, 1926.
Formative years and family Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 26, 1897, Warwick was a son of Charles and Emily Warwick. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he earned his Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. On 15 January 1925, he wed Marguerite Gibson in London, Ontario, Canada."Warwick: Former trustee, pro ballplayer," New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, December 21, 1984.
Career Warwick was a member of St. Louis' first championship team in 1926. He batted and threw right-handed, and in addition was the son-in-law of former Major Leaguer George Gibson."29 to Share in Cardinals' Spoils of World Series." St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 29, 1926."The World Champions!" Flint, Michigan: The Flint Journal, October 11, 1926.
In 23 major league games, Warwick posted a .304 batting average (17-for-56) with 8 runs, 1 home run and 8 RBI.
Death Warwick died in San Antonio, Texas on December 19, 1984."Warwick: Former trustee, pro ballplayer," New Braunfels, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, December 21, 1984.
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