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Wilbert Robinson

Played For
Philadelphia Athletics, American Association (1886-1890)
Baltimore Orioles, American Association (1890-1891)
Baltimore Orioles, National League (1892-1899)
St. Louis Cardinals (1900)

Managed
Brooklyn Dodgers (1914-1931)

Born
Wilbert Robinson was born on June 29, 1863, in Bolton, MA.

Died
August 8, 1934, Atlanta, GA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  BLN

Major League Debut
April 19, 1886

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Nicknames
Uncle Robbie

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1936 Veterans 6 %
1937 BBWAA 5 2.5%
1938 BBWAA 17 6.5%
1939 BBWAA 46 16.8%
1942 BBWAA 89 38.2%
1945 BBWAA 81 32.8%
1945 Old Timers %

Batting Feats

  • June 10, 1892: 11 RBI...

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