Bob Ferguson
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This is the page for Bob Ferguson the 19th Century player and manager. For the pitcher for the 1944 Reds, see Bob Ferguson (fergubo02).
Robert Vavasour Ferguson (Death to Flying Things)
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Weight 149 lb.
- Debut May 18, 1871
- Final Game July 1, 1884
- Born January 31, 1845 in Brooklyn, NY USA
- Died May 3, 1894 in Brooklyn, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bob Ferguson played in the majors from the time they were organized (he was 26 and a well known "amateur" player in 1871), and was the first switch hitter. His major league playing career lasted 14 years, and his managerial career was 16 years (mostly as a player-manager).
He managed and played alongside 35-year-old Dickey Pearce in 1871, as well as Cap Anson in 1878, and also the rookie Dan Brouthers in 1879.
Ferguson had played for the Enterprise club in 1865 and the Atlantics starting in 1866.
After his playing and managing days came to a close, Ferguson spent time as a big league umpire.
| Preceded by Al Spalding | Chicago White Stockings Manager 1878 | Succeeded by Cap Anson |
| Preceded by N/A | Philadelphia Quakers Manager 1883 | Succeeded by Blondie Purcell |
| Preceded by Denny McKnight | Pittsburgh Alleghenys Manager 1884 | Succeeded by Joe Battin |
