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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)

Evangelist Billy Sunday (1862-1935)

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Lincoln item given to Billy Sunday during Denver campaign, 1914

Morgan Library. Billy Sunday Archives & Collection

This item was carried by a Denver policeman and he personally gave it to Billy Sunday during the 1914 Denver Sunday revival.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Kraig McNuttPosted on September 2, 2025September 13, 2025Categories 1914, DenverTags 20th century revivalism, Abraham Lincoln, Billy Sunday, Denver ColoradoLeave a comment on Lincoln item given to Billy Sunday during Denver campaign, 1914
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