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Bob Boken

Bob Boken Notable

b. February 23, 1908 · Washington Senators 1933–1934, Chicago White Sox 1934

Bob Boken divided two seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Washington Senators from 1933, then the Chicago White Sox through 1934.

Across 147 games he batted .247, with 113 hits and 54 runs. He finished with 6 home runs, 15 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 89 games at second base, with 237 assists and 26 errors. He turned 41 double plays.

He was born in Maryville, IL, USA on February 23, 1908, and died on October 8, 1988. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1933 WSH 551331937 523 269160 .278
1934 CHW/WSH 923243576 1023 4618334 .235
Career 14745754113 1546 7227494 .247

On this day & linked events

1908

Born February 23, 1908

Maryville, IL, USA

1988

Died October 8, 1988

Image: Goudey, public domain