Bob Groom
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-2, 175lb (188cm, 79kg)
Born:
September 12, 1884
in Belleville, IL
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Died:
February 19, 1948
in Belleville, IL
Buried:
Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL
High School: Belleville Township HS (Belleville, IL)
School: St. Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
Debut:
April 13, 1909
(Age 24-213d,
3,132nd in major league history)
vs. NYY 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Last Game:
July 20, 1918
(Age 33-311d)
vs. PHA 2.0 IP, 6 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 5 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1909 season
Full Name: Robert Groom
Nicknames:
The Toothpick Twirler
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1918 Fielding Game Log (as P)