Bill Friel

William Edward Friel was an American professional baseball player. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball, as a second baseman, third baseman and outfielder.
Friel began his career in the minor [league baseball|minor leagues] in 1895. In 1901, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers, and remained with the franchise in 1902-03 after it moved to St. Louis and became the Browns. He continued playing in the minor leagues until 1912, becoming the player-manager of the Columbus Senators of the American Association in 1910. He managed in the minor leagues for several more years afterwards.
From 1923-1932 he served as the Business Manager for the St. Louis Browns.
His last job in baseball was as the manager for the 1940 St. [Augustine Saints]
of the Florida State League.