Gavvy Cravath

Played For
Boston Red Sox (1908)
Chicago White Sox (1909)
Washington Senators (1909)
Philadelphia Phillies (1912-1920)

Managed
Philadelphia Phillies (1919-1920)

All-Time Rankings
Gavy Cravath ranks #28 among the Top 50 all-time at RF. Rankings ⇒

Born
Clifford Carlton Cravath was born on March 23, 1881, in Escondido, CA.

Died
May 23, 1963, Laguna Beach, CA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  PHI

Major League Debut
April 18, 1908

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Nicknames
Cactus Gavvy

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1937 BBWAA 2 1.0% 1938 BBWAA 2 .8% 1939 BBWAA 2 .7% 1946 Nominating Vote 1 .5% 1947 BBWAA 2 1.2%

Post-Season Appearances
1915 World Series

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