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Bob Kennedy

Robert Daniel Kennedy

Positions: Rightfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 193 lb.

Born: August 18, 1920 in Chicago, IL
High School: Morgan Park HS (Chicago, IL)
Signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in 1937. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 14, 1939 (Age 19)   vs. PHA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): WhiteSox/Indians/Orioles/Tigers/Dodgers 1939-1957

Final Game: September 29, 1957 (Age 37)   vs. PHI 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Died: April 7, 2005 in Mesa, AZ
Buried: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Mesa, AZ
Relatives: Father of Terry Kennedy
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News -- September 2012

9/25 High Heat Stats: Cannon Fodder: The Casualties of WAR (Volume 1): In another thread, longtime reader Topper wondered aloud: “Who is the all-time SABR whipping boy?” In our first installment...

News -- April 2012

4/30 WasWatching: Batters Under 20 To Get A Hit Since 1918: It’s a longer list than you’d think: Rk Player #Matching 6 1 Robin Yount 155 Ind. Games 2 Phil Cavarretta 153...

News -- March 2011

3/27 B-R Blog: Runs and RBI equal: (This is a total frivolous post.) Here are the most runs scored in a season since 1901 for a player with an identical number of...

News -- February 2011

2/17 B-R Blog: Teenage Big Leaguers With 100+ Games In A Season: I was just looking at all the players, since 1901, to play 100+ games in a big league season as a teenager. Here's the list: Rk...

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