He played college football at Kansas, served in the Navy during World War II and founded an oil company which became the first of, Billy Joe Adcock did it all at West High School in Nashville. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. We have 7 records for Billy Adcock ranging in age from 54 years old to 87 years old. Find out more. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Billy Adcock (160290559)? Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. . Joe Adcock | Found a Grave Joseph Wilbur "Billy Joe" Adcock (October 30, 1927 - May 3, 1999) was a first baseman and right-handed batter, best Continue reading Starting in 1943 through 1946 he was a three-year letterman in football, basketball and baseball. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [2] [3] He was also the school's first All-American basketball selection, by the Sporting News in 1950. His nickname "Billy Joe" was modeled after Vanderbilt University basketball star "Billy Joe Adcock" and was popularized by Vin Scully. Try again. There is a problem with your email/password. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Billy Sue BRUMFIELD ____ - ____ Father: Augustus Stanley BRUMFIELD Mother: Evelyn Lucille SHARP . Family members linked to this person will appear here. 1958 Topps Set Break Billy Gardner PSA 8 #105 NM-MT. . After being dealt to the Milwaukee Braves in 1953, he quickly became an integral part of their lineup. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? PHILADELPHIA A's . A lesser team might have folded, but Milwaukee flourished. Billy Joe Adcock a fost juctor de baschet pentru Vanderbilt Commodores .Un atacant proeminent , a fost primul juctor care a primit o burs de baschet de ctre coal. In his four years at Vanderbilt, Bill Adcock (then Billy Joe) accumulated several "firsts" as a Commodore athlete. This account has been disabled. Resend Activation Email. He attended Baylor School, where he came under the influence of Dr. Alexander Guerry, who helped shape his life. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Bill retired in 1986 as corporate director of national sales for all of Monsantos product lines and company divisions. Sam Atcheson won the four-wall National Open singles title in 1933 and 1934. Joseph Wilbur Adcock, nicknamed Billy Joe, (October 30, 1927 - May 3, 1999) was an American first baseman and right-handed batter in Major League Baseball, best known for his years with the powerful Milwaukee Braves teams of the 1950s, whose career included numerous home run feats. Verify and try again. Billy Joe Adcock did it all at West High School in Nashville. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Joe Adcock .339 6. Billy Joe Adcock attended Vanderbilt. Failed to report flower. IN THE CARE OF. 25, 2014 In his four years at Vanderbilt, Bill Adcock (then Billy Joe) accumulated several "firsts" as a Commodore athlete. March 3, 1939 - January 16, 2013Billy Ray AdcockBilly Ray Adcock, age 73, of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday January 16, 2013.Mr.