Bobby Shantz

Played For
Philadelphia Athletics (1949-1954)
Kansas City Athletics (1955-1956)
New York Yankees (1957-1960)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1961)
Houston Astros (1962)
St. Louis Cardinals (1962-1964)
Chicago Cubs (1964)
Philadelphia Phillies (1964)

Born
Robert Clayton Shantz was born on September 26, 1925, in Pottstown, PA.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  PHA

Major League Debut
May 1, 1949

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1970 BBWAA 7 2.3% 1971 BBWAA 5 1.4% 1972 BBWAA 9 2.3% 1973 BBWAA 5 1.3% 1974 BBWAA 3 .8%

Post-Season Appearances
1957 World Series
1960 World Series

Awards and Honors
1952 AL MVP
1957 ML Gold Glove
1958 AL Gold Glove
1959 AL Gold Glove
1960 AL Gold Glove
1961 NL Gold Glove
1962 NL Gold Glove
1963 NL Gold Glove
1964 NL Gold Glove

All-Star Selections
1951 AL
1952 AL
1957 AL

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