Bob Ramazzotti
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Robert Louis Ramazzotti
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 175 lb.
- Debut April 20, 1946
- Final Game September 17, 1953
- Born January 16, 1917 in Elanora, PA USA
- Died February 15, 2000 in Altoona, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bob Ramazzotti was a back-up infielder who played seven years in the majors with the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
Bob graduated from high school in 1936 and then played ball in the local city league until he was signed by the Dodgers. He made his debut in professional ball in 1940, but ended up in World War II from 1942-45.
He wasn't supposed to be in the majors in 1946 but Cookie Lavagetto got injured and later Eddie Stanky had an injury.
While in the minors in 1947 he was seriously beaned. Later in his career he suffered a whole series of injuries.
His last season in the minors was in 1954.
After baseball he worked at a ball bearing factory.
[edit] Related Sites
SABR did a biography of him.
