George Rohe

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George Anthony Rohe (Whitey)

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 5' 9", Weight 165 lb.

Debut May 7, 1901
Final Game October 6, 1907
Born September 15, 1874 in Cincinnati, OH USA
Died June 10, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Infielder George Rohe played four seasons in the big leagues, most notably for the 1906 White Sox who beat the heavily-favored 1906 Cubs in the 1906 World Series.

Rohe came to the majors with the 1901 Baltimore Orioles, in the first year of the new American League, under manager John McGraw. Although Rohe seemed to hit well enough, he made some errors, and that may have been the cause for him not staying on the team.

He came back in 1905 with the White Sox, coming from New Orleans. While he hit only .212 in 1905 at age 30, he continued on the team in 1906, hitting .258. In the 1906 World Series he slugged .571, batting cleanup or fifth in the lineup.

After the major leagues, he went back to New Orleans, playing with them as late as 1912.

He managed at St. Joseph in 1903.