- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Frederick Gardner
- Nicknames
- Shotgun
- Whitey
- Slick
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Billy Gardner was born on July 19, 1927 in Waterford, Connecticut, USA. He was married to Barbara Carnaroli. He died on January 3, 2024 in Waterford, Connecticut, USA.
- SpouseBarbara Carnaroli(1952 - January 3, 2024) (his death, 4 children)
- Led the American League in At Bats (644), Plate Appearances (718) and Doubles (36) in 1957.
- After completing his military service he returned to baseball in 1947. He played several years in the Giants Minor League system and broke into the big leagues in 1954, the same year the NY Giants won the World Series.
- Graduated from Chapman Tech in Connecticut.
- Has four children, two boys, Billy Jr and Thomas, and two daughters, Gwen and Shelly.
- Played on the 1961 Yankees World Series team.
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