Dave Bancroft

David James Bancroft (Beauty)

Position: Shortstop
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 9", Weight: 160 lb.

Born: April 20, 1891 in Sioux City, IA
High School: Central HS (Sioux City, IA)
Debut: April 14, 1915
Final Game: May 31, 1930
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1971.
View Dave Bancroft Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: October 9, 1972 in Superior, WI
Buried: Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, WI
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Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1924	33	Boston Braves	NL		154	53	100	.346	8	Player/Manager
2	1925	34	Boston Braves	NL		153	70	83	.458	5	Player/Manager
3	1926	35	Boston Braves	NL		153	66	86	.434	7	Player/Manager
4	1927	36	Boston Braves	NL		155	60	94	.390	7	Player/Manager
					4 years	615	249	363	.407	6.8

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