Bob Usher
| Bob Usher | |
|---|---|
 Usher, circa 1954 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: March 1, 1925 San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| Died: December 29, 2014 (aged 89) San Jose, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1946, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 19, 1957, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .235 |
| Home runs | 18 |
| Runs batted in | 102 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Robert Royce Usher (March 1, 1925 – December 29, 2014) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played in parts of six seasons, appearing first for the Cincinnati Reds during 1946 and 1947, then in 1950 and 1951. He also played for the Chicago Cubs in 1952, and the Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators in 1957.
Biography
[edit]Usher was signed as a free agent by the Reds prior to the 1943 season, making his debut on April 16, 1946 following naval service in World War II.[1]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Robert Royce Usher". San Jose Mercury News. January 2, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2015 – via legacy.com.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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