Bob Elliott
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Robert Irving Elliott (Mr. Team)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut September 2, 1939
- Final Game September 16, 1953
- Born November 26, 1916 in San Diego, CA USA
- Died May 4, 1966 in San Diego, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, Bob Elliott was manager of the Kansas City Athletics in 1960 and a coach of the expansion Los Angeles Angels in 1961.
Elliott was the cleanup hitter in the 1948 World Series for the 1948 Boston Braves. He slugged .691.
Elliott broke in with the 1939 Pittsburgh Pirates, at a time when Arky Vaughan and the Waner brouthers were still on the team, and ended his career with the 1953 White Sox, playing alongside 25-year-old Nellie Fox and 27-year-old Minnie Minoso.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 7-time NL All-Star (1941, 1942, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1948 & 1951)
- NL MVP (1947)
- NL Bases on Balls Leader (1948)
- 20-Home Runs Seasons: 3 (1947, 1948 & 1950)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 6 (1943-1945, 1947, 1948 & 1950)
| NL MVP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
| Stan Musial | Bob Elliott | Stan Musial |
| Preceded by Harry Craft | Kansas City Athletics Manager 1960 | Succeeded by Joe Gordon |
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