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Bob Gallagher

Bob Gallagher Notable

b. July 7, 1947 · Boston Red Sox 1972, Houston Astros 1973–1974, New York Mets 1975

Bob Gallagher played for three clubs across four seasons as a right fielder, opening with the Boston Red Sox in 1972 and closing with the New York Mets in 1975.

Across 213 games he batted .220, with 56 hits and 34 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 6 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 120 games in the outfield, with 130 putouts and 2 errors.

He was born in Newton, MA, USA on July 7, 1947, and died on August 14, 2024. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1972 BOS 7500 000 0030 .000
1973 HOU 711481639 312 103270 .264
1974 HOU 102871315 200 312231 .172
1975 NYM 331552 100 0130 .133
Career 2132553456 612 1316561 .220

On this day & linked events

1947

Born July 7, 1947

Newton, MA, USA

2024

Died August 14, 2024

Image: New York Mets, public domain