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| Bob Porterfield | |
|---|---|
 Porterfield in about 1953. | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 10, 1923 Newport, Virginia, U.S. | |
| Died: April 28, 1980 (aged 56) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 8, 1948, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 9, 1959, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 87–97 |
| Earned run average | 3.79 |
| Strikeouts | 572 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Erwin Coolidge "Bob" Porterfield (August 10, 1923 – April 28, 1980) was an American right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for twelve seasons between 1948 and 1959 for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. He appeared in one All-Star game in his career.