Robert Lee Turley (Bullet Bob)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: September 19, 1930 in Troy, IL
High School: Central HS (East St. Louis, IL)
Signed by the St. Louis Browns as an amateur free agent in 1948. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 29, 1951 (Age 21)   vs. CHW 7.1 IP, 11 H, 5 SO, 3 BB, 6 ER, L
Teams (by GP): Yankees/Orioles/Angels/RedSox/Browns 1951-1963

Final Game: September 21, 1963 (Age 33)   vs. MIN 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Died: March 30, 2013 in Atlanta, GA
Cremated
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