Bob Connery

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Robert J. Connery

• Born March 20, 1880 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died January 28, 1967 in Dallas, TX USA

Bob Connery was a scout for the St. Louis Cardinalsfrom 1913 to 1917 and the New York Yankees from 1918 to 1924. He reportedly discovered and signed Rogers Hornsby for the Cards and teamed with Paul Krichell to sign Lou Gehrig.

Connery owned the St. Paul Saints from 1925 to 1934.

Sources include: 1968 TSN Guide, Who's Who in Professional Baseball