William Stephen Devery
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William Stephen Devery (January 9, 1854 – June 20, 1919), nicknamed "Big Bill". was the last superintendent of the New York City Police Department police commission and the first police chief in 1898.[1][2] Devery and Frank J. Farrell later co-owned the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
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William Stephen Devery | |
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Born | January 9, 1854 New York City, US |
Died | June 20, 1919(1919-06-20) (aged 65) |
Occupation(s) | New York City Police Superintendent Later changed to Chief of Police Baseball team owner |
Children | 2 |
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