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Evangelist Billy Sunday (1862-1935)

Former professional baseball player-turned urban evangelist. Follow this daily blog that chronicles the life and ministry of revivalist preacher William Ashley "Billy" Sunday (1862-1935)

Day: January 18, 2026

Bill Sunday arrives in Bloomington, Illinois in 1909

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Author Kraig McNuttPosted on January 18, 2026Categories 1909, Bloomington, ILL, Colorized Image, Images, PostcardTags 20th century revivalism, Billy SundayLeave a comment on Bill Sunday arrives in Bloomington, Illinois in 1909

Kraig McNutt, M.S.L.S., M.Div.
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