Billy Sunday
American evangelist and baseball player (1862-1935)
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Summary
Billy Sunday was born on November 19, 1862[1], in Ames[2]. He died on November 6, 1935[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a baseball player[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,991 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1863[8]
- Date of death: 1935[9]
- Place of burial: Forest Home Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Helen Thompson Sunday[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Employer: Northwestern University[13]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[14], Christianity[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of sports team: Philadelphia Phillies[17], Pittsburgh Pirates[18]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[19]
- Commons category: Billy Sunday[20]
- Position played on team / speciality: outfielder[21]
- Sport: baseball[22]
- Family name: Sunday[23], Sonntag[24]
- Given name: Billy[25]
- Described by source: Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Country for sport: United States[28]
- Number of children: 4[29]
- Height: 177 cm[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[31]
Why It Matters
Billy Sunday has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Billy Sunday born?
Billy Sunday's place of birth was Ames[2].
Where did Billy Sunday die?
Billy Sunday passed away in Chicago[4].
Who was Billy Sunday married to?
Billy Sunday's spouses include Helen Thompson Sunday[11].