Bob Gamble

Robert Gamble

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 155 lb.

• Debut May 2, 1888
• Final Game May 2, 1888
• Born February 6, 1866 in Philadelphia, PA USA
• Died August 4, 1958 in West Rockhill Township, PA USA

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Biographical Information

"Bob Gamble takes the honors for brilliant pitching so far this season. Bob certainly works hard for every game and he hits as hard as he pitches." - Sporting Life, May 10, 1890, about Bob Gamble while with Harrisburg

Bob Gamble pitched one game in the majors in 1888, and had a minor league career that lasted several seasons. In 1890 he was 16-5 for Harrisburg.

After baseball, he became a railroad baggage master in Philadelphia, PA. He died in a Mennonite home in West Rockhill Township, PA in 1958, aged 92.