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Jack Bolling Notable

b. February 20, 1917 · Philadelphia Phillies 1939, Brooklyn Dodgers 1944

Jack Bolling divided six seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Philadelphia Phillies from 1939, then the Brooklyn Dodgers through 1944.

Across 125 games he batted .313, with 107 hits and 48 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 25 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 75 games at first base, with 598 putouts and 10 errors. He turned 42 double plays.

He was born in Mobile, AL, USA on February 20, 1917, and died on April 13, 1998. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1939 PHI 692112761 1103 1311106 .289
1944 BRO 561312146 1411 251440 .351
Career 12534248107 2514 3825146 .313

On this day & linked events

1917

Born February 20, 1917

Mobile, AL, USA

1998

Died April 13, 1998