| Bob O'Farrell | |
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| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: October 19, 1896 Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: February 20, 1988 (aged 91) Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1915, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 23, 1935, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .273 |
| Home runs | 51 |
| Runs batted in | 549 |
| Managerial record | 122–121 |
| Winning % | .502 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
As player
As manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Arthur O'Farrell (October 19, 1896 – February 20, 1988) was an American professional baseball player and manager.[1] He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for 21 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants.[1] O'Farrell also played for the Cincinnati Reds, albeit briefly. He was considered one of the greatest defensive catchers of his generation.[2]
- ^ a b "Bob O'Farrell statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
- ^ Mike Eisenbath (1999). The Cardinals Encyclopedia. Temple University Press. p. 253. ISBN 1-56639-703-0.