Bob Gamble
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Robert J. Gamble
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 155 lb.
- Debut May 2, 1888
- Final Game May 2, 1888
- Born February 6, 1866 in Philadelphia, PA USA
- Died August 4, 1958 in West Rockhill Township, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
"Bob Gamble takes the honors for brilliant pitching so far this season. Bob certainly works hard for every game and he hits as hard as he pitches." - Sporting Life, May 10, 1890, about Bob Gamble while with Harrisburg
Bob Gamble pitched one game in the majors in 1888, and had a minor league career that lasted several seasons. In 1890 he was 16-5 for Harrisburg.
After baseball, he became a railroad baggage master in Philadelphia, PA. He died in a Mennonite home in West Rockhill Township, PA in 1958, aged 92.
