Charlie Gelbert
Played For
St. Louis Cardinals (1929-1936)
Cincinnati Reds (1937)
Detroit Tigers (1937)
Washington Senators (1939-1940)
Boston Red Sox (1940)
Born
Charles Magnus Gelbert was born on January 26, 1906, in Scranton, PA.
Died
January 13, 1967, Easton, PA
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: SS
Primary Team: SLN
Major League Debut
April 16, 1929
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Eric McNair
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1947 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.6% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.3% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.6% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1930 World Series
1931 World Series
Notes
Coached baseball for Lafayette College after his playing career... Was hired as a scout by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1951.
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