Return to letter index Previous Player:  Adonis Terry      Next Player:  John Terry    Bill Terry () Full name: William Harold Terry Known as: Memphis Bill Born: October 30, 1898 in Atlanta, GA Height: 6' 1'' Weight: 200 lb. Bill Terry played in the major leagues for 14 years. His lifetime batting average was .317. Comments on Bill Terry Posted by David D.   On April 12, 1927 (opening day), Bill Terry hit a homer with the bases loaded, and it was the first grand slam ever on opening day. He hit it off Hal Carlson of the Phillies. Add a new comment