Bob Meusel
Played For
New York Yankees (1921-1929)
Cincinnati Reds (1930)
All-Time Rankings
Bob Meusel ranks #43 among the Top 50 all-time at LF. Rankings ⇒
Born
Robert William Meusel was born on July 19, 1896, in San Jose, CA.
Died
November 28, 1977, Downey, CA
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: NYA
Major League Debut
April 14, 1920
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Nicknames
Long Bob
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1937 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.5% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1948 |
BBWAA |
6 |
5.0% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
3 |
2.0% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.2% |
1952 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1955 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.8% |
1956 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.5% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
5 |
1.9% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
10 |
3.7% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1921 World Series
1922 World Series
1923 World Series
1926 World Series
1927 World Series
1928 World Series
Batting Feats
- May 7, 1921: Cycle...
- July 3, 1922: Cycle...
- May 16, 1927: Steal 2nd, 3rd, Home...
- July 26, 1928: Cycle...
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