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Bob Friend

Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates (1951-1965)
New York Yankees (1966)
New York Mets (1966)

Born
Robert Bartmess Friend was born on November 24, 1930, in Lafayette, IN.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  PIT

Major League Debut
April 28, 1951

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Bob Friend
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Nicknames
Warrior

Post-Season Appearances
1960 World Series

All-Star Selections
1956 NL
1958 NL
1960 NL

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