Bert Cole

Albert George Cole

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut April 19, 1921
• Final Game September 18, 1927
• Born July 1, 1896 in San Francisco, CA USA
• Died May 30, 1975 in San Mateo, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Bert Cole pitched six seasons in the big leagues, primarily with the Detroit Tigers. Dealing as a swingman in 1923, he finished 13-5 with 6 complete games, 5 saves and a 4.14 ERA in 52 games and 163 innings. He hung around in the minors for many years after his big league days, pitching for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League in 1934. In 1935, he joined the San Francisco Seals, along with his nephew, Bob. With the batting help of Joe DiMaggio from nearby Galileo High School, the club won the PCL championship.