Background
Gardner, William Frederick was born on July 19, 1927 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Lesley B. and Eva M. (Maynard) Gardner.
Gardner, William Frederick was born on July 19, 1927 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Lesley B. and Eva M. (Maynard) Gardner.
Graduate, Chapman Technology High School, New London.
Second baseman New York Giants, 1954-1955, Baltimore Orioles, 1955-1959, Washington Senators, 1960-1961, New York Yankees, 1961-1962, Boston Red Sox, 1962-1963, coach, 1965-1966, Montreal Expos, 1977-1978. Field manager, coach Minnesota Twins, since 1981.
Served with Army of the United States, 1947-1948.
Married Barbara Carnaroli, July 18, 1952. Children: Gwen, Shelly A., William F. Junior.