Billy Sunday

Billy Sunday (1862–1935) was a prominent American evangelist and former baseball player known for his energetic preaching and passionate efforts to promote moral reform. He used dynamic, fiery sermons to inspire people to live upright lives and was a leading figure in the early 20th-century evangelical movement. His campaigns addressed issues like alcohol abuse, gambling, and corruption, often emphasizing personal responsibility and spiritual renewal. Sunday’s charismatic style and persuasive messages helped mobilize many Americans toward moral and social change during his era.