Bob Larmore
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Robert McKahan Larmore (Red)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Heioght 5' 10½", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Missouri
- Debut May 14, 1918
- Final Game June 22, 1918
- Born December 6, 1896 in Anderson, IN USA
- Died January 15, 1964 in St. Louis, MO USA
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Bob Larmore out-hit Rogers Hornsby. Larmore came up to the 1918 St. Louis Cardinals at a time when Hornsby was the regular shortstop, which was also Larmore's position. Hornsby hit .281 that year while Larmore hit .286 in his four games for the Cards. Larmore was a year younger than Hornsby.
Bob was the first major leaguer out of the University of Missouri, which he attended in 1915-17. He played for the Cardinals in 1918 as well as for Houston, and was with Houston and Dallas in 1919.
He is also known as Red Larmore.
