Billy Jurges Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Billy Jurges Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Billy Jurges:

Billy Jurges (full name: William Frederick Jurges; no nicknames) played shortstop and third baseman from 1932 until 1946 for the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. He played for the Cubs from 1932 - 1946 and Giants from 1939 - 1945. Over 17 seasons, he played 1816 games, hit 43 home runs, drove in 721 runs, and stole 36 bases. Born on May 9, 1908 in Bronx, NY, Jurges stood 5' 11" and weighed 175 lb. He attended Richmond Hill (Queens, NY) (All Transactions) high school. His debut was on May 4, 1931 and he played his final game on September 9, 1947. Over his career, Jurges made $17,500. Common misspellings of his name include William billie Billy Frederick jergiss juergiss Jurges jurgiss.