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Bob Higgins

Bob Higgins Notable

b. September 23, 1886 · Cleveland Naps 1909, Brooklyn Dodgers 1911–1912

Bob Higgins divided four seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Cleveland Naps from 1909, then the Brooklyn Dodgers through 1912.

Across 13 games he batted .143, with 5 hits and 1 run. He finished with 1 stolen base.

He was born in Fayetteville, TN, USA on September 23, 1886, and died on May 25, 1941. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1909 CLE 82302 000 0030 .087
1911 BRO 41013 000 2101 .300
1912 BRO 1200 000 0010 .000
Career 133515 000 2141 .143

On this day & linked events

1886

Born September 23, 1886

Fayetteville, TN, USA

1941

Died May 25, 1941

Image: Broadleaf, public domain