Bob McNamara (baseball)
| Bob McNamara | |
|---|---|
Rancho Bernardo, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 27, 1939, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Last appearance | |
| September 20, 1939, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .222 |
| Hits | 2 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 3 |
Robert Maxey McNamara (September 19, 1916 – March 9, 2011) was an infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1939 season. Listed at 5'10", 170 lb., He batted right-handed.[1]
Born in
Denver, Colorado, McNamara was one of many baseball players whose professional career was interrupted during World War II.[2]
McNamara debuted with the Athletics of
McNamara died in
Rancho Bernardo, California, at the age of 94. At the time of his death he was recognized as the ninth oldest living major league player.[2][5]
See also
Sources
- ^ "Bob McNamara Stats - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "Legacy.com/Obituary". Legacy.com.
- ^ "Retrosheet Boxscore: New York Yankees 8, Philadelphia Athletics 2 (1)". www.retrosheet.org.
- ^ "Bob McNamara Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Former pro baseball player Bob McNamara dies at 95". The San Diego Union-Tribune. March 21, 2011.