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William George "Billy" Rogell (November 24, 1904 – August 9, 2003) was a major league shortstop primarily of the Detroit Tigers. The combination of Rogell at shortstop and Charlie Gehringer at second base was a key factor in the Tigers' success in the 1930s. The Tigers went to two World Series in 1934 and 1935, winning their first title in franchise history. He led all AL shortstops in fielding percentage for three years, between 1935 and 1937, and in assists for two, in 1934 and 1935. During the 1934 World Series, Rogell accidentally threw a double-play relay throw into the head of St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Dean, knocking him out; Dean would later recover.

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