Hank Robinson

John Henry Robinson
(Rube)
born John Henry Roberson

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 5' 11½", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut September 2, 1911
• Final Game August 12, 1918
• Born August 16, 1889 in Floyd, AR USA
• Died July 3, 1965 in North Little Rock, AR USA

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Biographical Information

Hank Robinson pitched six years in the majors, having considerable success in 1912 and 1913 when he had records of 12-7 and 14-9. In the minors, he played thirteen seasons for the Little Rock Travelers, winning 20+ games four times and also going 11-1 in 1916.

He was a teammate of both Honus Wagner and the young Rogers Hornsby.

He is not to be confused with a player of a similar name, Yank Robinson

• Led 1911 Texas League with 28 W
• Led 1919 Southern Association with 23 W
• Led 1920 Southern Association with 26 W
• Led 1922 Southern Association with 26 W and 2.04 ERA
• Led 1925 Southern Association with 2.73 ERA

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