Bob Oldis
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Robert Carl Oldis
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 28, 1953
- Final Game September 29, 1963
- Born January 5, 1928 in Preston, IA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, catcher Bob Oldis was a Philadelphia Phillies coach from 1964 to 1966, a Phillie scout in 1967, and a member of the Minnesota Twins staff in 1968. He was one of the original coaches of the expansion Montreal Expos the next season (1969), then served as a scout for the team for a number of years. He managed the Watertown Expos in 1971.
As of 2007, Bob now works as a scout for the Florida Marlins. He was recently inducted in the State of Iowa Hall of Fame. In the minors, Bob hit two home runs in one inning once. He also once threw out Maury Wills trying to steal second base twice in one inning. But Bob's proudest moment had to be playing in the final innings (as Pittsburgh's 'defensive catcher") in the 1960 World Series.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960
