Willard Earl Donovan (July 6, 1916 – September 25, 1997) was an American baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball in 1942 and 1943 for the Boston Braves. Listed at , , Donovan was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed. He was born in Maywood, Illinois.

Over two seasons, Donovan posted a 4–6 record with 23 strikeouts and a 3.20 ERA in 38 appearances, including 10 starts, two complete games, and 104 innings pitched.

Bill Donovan (Boston Braves pitcher)

From 1943 to 1945, Donovan served in the military during World War II.

Bill Donovan (Boston Braves pitcher)

Donovan died in his homeland of Maywood, Illinois, at the age of 81.

Bill Donovan (Boston Braves pitcher)

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Major League Baseball pitchers

Boston Braves players

Reidsville Luckies players

Portsmouth Cubs players

Mount Airy Graniteers players

Tarboro Serpents players

Charleston Senators players

Hartford Bees players

Evansville Bees players

Sportspeople from Maywood, Illinois

Baseball players from Cook County, Illinois

United States Navy personnel of World War II

1916 births

1997 deaths