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Bob Porterfield

Played For
New York Yankees (1948-1951)
Washington Senators (1951-1955)
Boston Red Sox (1956-1958)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1958-1959)
Chicago Cubs (1959)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1959)

Born
Erwin Coolidge Porterfield was born on August 10, 1923, in Newport, VA.

Died
April 28, 1980, Charlotte, NC

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  WS1

Major League Debut
August 8, 1948

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Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1966 BBWAA 1 .3%

All-Star Selections
1954 AL

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