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Red Rolfe

Played For
New York Yankees (1931-1942)

Managed
Detroit Tigers (1949-1952)

Where He Played
Third base

Born
Robert Abial Rolfe was born on October 17, 1908, in Penacook, NH.

Died
July 8, 1969, Gilford, NH

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  3B

Primary Team:  NYA

Major League Debut
June 29, 1931

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1931
Billy Herman
Ernie Lombardi
Dixie Walker
Billy Jurges
Red Rolfe
Bucky Walters
Paul Derringer
Van Lingle Mungo
Gee Walker

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1950 BBWAA 7 4.2%
1951 BBWAA 6 2.7%
1952 BBWAA 4 1.7%
1953 BBWAA 5 1.9%
1958 BBWAA 13 4.9%
1960 BBWAA 10 3.7%
1962 BBWAA 1 .6%

Post-Season Appearances
1936 World Series
1937 World Series
1938 World Series
1939 World Series
1941 World Series
1942 World Series

All-Star Selections
1937 AL
1938 AL
1939 AL
1940 AL

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