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Bob Harvey Notable

b. May 28, 1918 · Newark Eagles 1943–1948, Birmingham Black Barons 1945

Bob Harvey divided six seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Newark Eagles from 1943, then the Birmingham Black Barons through 1945.

Across 225 games he batted .313, with 244 hits and 114 runs. He finished with 9 home runs, 37 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 221 games in the outfield, with 276 putouts and 19 errors.

He was an All-Star in 1948.

He was born in Saint Michaels, MD, USA on May 28, 1918, and died on June 27, 1992. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1948

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1943 NE 17651121 021 10400 .323
1944 NE 271012142 1123 21602 .416
1945 BBB/NE 23851421 301 13710 .247
1946 NE 511672644 331 212101 .263
1947 NE 561872256 1611 301711 .299
1948 NE 511742060 432 242501 .345
Career 225779114244 37119 1198025 .313

On this day & linked events

1918

Born May 28, 1918

Saint Michaels, MD, USA

1992

Died June 27, 1992