Bob McClure (1920s pitcher)
American baseball player (1891–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert McClure (March 24, 1891 – September 6, 1931), nicknamed "Big Boy", was an American Negro league pitcher between 1920 and 1930.
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Bob McClure | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1891-03-24)March 24, 1891 Egypt, Texas | |
Died: September 6, 1931(1931-09-06) (aged 40) Baltimore, Maryland | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1920, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |
Last appearance | |
1930, for the Brooklyn Royal Giants | |
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A native of Egypt, Texas, McClure made his Negro leagues debut in 1920 for the Indianapolis ABCs. He went on to play for the Cleveland Tate Stars, Baltimore Black Sox, and Bacharach Giants, and finished his career with the Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1930.[1][2] McClure died in Baltimore, Maryland in 1931 at age 40.