Bob Black

Robert Benjamin Black

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right
• Weight 155 lb.

• Debut August 19, 1884
• Final Game October 19, 1884
• Born December 10, 1862 in Cincinnati, OH USA
• Died March 21, 1933 in Sioux City, IA USA

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Biographical Information

Bob Black was a two-way player for the 1884 Kansas City Cowboys, appearing in 19 games in the outfield, 16 at pitcher, 6 at second base and one at shortstop. He was one of the strongest hitters on the team, leading the players with 14 doubles (no regular position player had more than 7). After his major league days, he played several seasons for Memphis, continuing as a two-way player.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1902	Le Mars Blackbirds	Iowa-South Dakota League	43-48	4th
1903	Le Mars Blackbirds	Iowa-South Dakota League	48-34	1st
1904	Burlington River Rats	Iowa State League		8th		replaced George Stovall

Related Sites

• Bob Black at the SABR Bio Project
• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Black