Bob Latshaw

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Robert Eugene Latshaw

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 3", Weight 192 lb.

• Born February 23, 1917 in Denver, CO USA
• Died January 16, 2001 in Towson, MD USA

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Known for his excellent defense, first baseman Bob Latshaw also hit .293 during his minor league career - which began in 1935 at the age of 18. He played with the Indianapolis Indians, Toronto Maple Leafs, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles during his career. He played until 1954, hitting .300 five times. Not a power hitter, Latshaw still managed to surpass the ten home run mark six times and the 15 home run mark thrice. He hit as many as 19 in a season.

Away from the diamond, Latshaw also played pro basketball with the Baltimore Bullets of the American Basketball League at one point. After his playing days, he spent several seasons as a minor league manager.

Later on, Latshaw operated several gas stations and drove a fuel truck. He also was a sales representatives for several oil companies and sold sports equipment in a Sears department store.

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