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Boob Fowler

Boob Fowler Notable

b. November 11, 1900 · Cincinnati Reds 1923–1925, Boston Red Sox 1926

Boob Fowler divided four seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Cincinnati Reds from 1923, then the Boston Red Sox through 1926.

Across 78 games he batted .326, with 57 hits and 30 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 7 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He played 42 games at shortstop, with 112 assists and 18 errors. He turned 19 double plays.

He was born in Waco, TX, USA on November 11, 1900, and died on October 8, 1988. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1923 CIN 1133911 011 6131 .333
1924 CIN 591292043 610 95152 .333
1925 CIN 6502 100 2010 .400
1926 BOS 2811 000 1000 .125
Career 781753057 721 186193 .326

On this day & linked events

1900

Born November 11, 1900

Waco, TX, USA

1988

Died October 8, 1988

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