Bill Joyce (baseball)
William Michael Joyce was an American professional baseball player and manager. He was a third baseman over parts of eight seasons with the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders, Boston Reds, Brooklyn Grooms, Washington Senators, and New York Giants. He also served as manager during his tenure with the Giants.
Joyce tied for the National League lead in home runs in 1896 while playing for Washington and New York, and finished second three other times. He holds the record with four triples in one game, which he accomplished in 1897. In 1891, he reached base in 64 consecutive games, a major league record not bettered until 1941.
In 906 games over eight seasons, Joyce posted a.293 batting average with 822 runs, 153 doubles, 106 triples, 70 home runs, 609 RBI, 266 stolen bases, 721 bases on balls,.435 on-base percentage and.467 slugging percentage.
Joyce was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1867, and died in St. Louis at the age of 75. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery.
