• Bill Weber was a former professional baseball player. He was a third baseman in the MLB from 1930 to 1945, notably appearing on the New York Yankees in the early years of his career, playing along with Babe Ruth. Werber also played for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants. He passed away on January 22, 2009, from age-related causes at the age of 100, the oldest living ex-major leaguer at that time.

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  1. Born: June 20, 1908Los Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  2. Died: January 22, 2009, age-relatedLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  3. Was oldest living ex-major leaguer at time of deathLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  4. Position: third basemanLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  5. Began professional career in 1930 with New York YankeesLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  6. Retired in 1942 with New York GiantsLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  7. Had been enrolled in assisted living home three weeks before deathLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  8. Led American League in steals three timesLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  9. Career highlights.: .271 batting avg, 215 SBLos Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)
  10. Wrote memoir "Memories of a Ballplayer"Los Angeles Times: Bill Werber dies at 100; Yankee teammate of Babe Ruth (January 23, 2009)

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