Bob Thorpe (thorpbo02)

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Robert Joseph Thorpe

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 170 lb.

Debut April 17, 1955
Final Game April 20, 1955
Born January 12, 1935 in San Diego, CA USA
Died March 17, 1960 in San Diego, CA USA

[edit] Biographical Information

After winning 28 games for Stockton in 1954, Bob Thorpe earned a call-up to the major leagues the following season. He spent 1956-1957 in the Pacific Coast League, then was drafted in the Rule V Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Thorpe didn't pitch in 1958 and made just 4 appearances in the South Atlantic League in 1959 before retiring from baseball due to developing arm trouble.

Thorpe died in an electrical accident while working as an apprentice electrician.