About Billy Beane Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Billy Beane:
Billy Beane (full name: William Lamar Beane; no nicknames) played outfielder from 1984 until 1989 for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics. He played for the Mets from 1984 - 1985, Twins from 1986 - 1987, Tigers in 1988 and Athletics in 1989. Over 6 seasons, he played 148 games, hit 3 home runs, drove in 30 runs, and stole 5 bases. Born on March 29, 1962 in Orlando, FL, Beane stands 6' 4" and weighs 195 lb. He attended Mount Carmel (Rancho Bernardo, CA) high school and was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (23rd pick) of the 1980 amateur draft. His debut was on September 13, 1984 and he played his final game on October 1, 1989. Over his career, Beane made $135,500. Common misspellings of his name include William billie Billy Lamar Beane.