Rob Gardner
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Richard Frank Gardner
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 1", Weight 176 lb.
- High School Central High School (Binghamton)
- Debut September 1, 1965
- Final Game July 13, 1973
- Born December 19, 1944 in Binghamton, NY USA
- Died October 21, 2023 in Binghamton, NY USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Twice during his career, Rob Gardner was traded by the New York Yankees to the Oakland Athletics - for Felipe Alou on April 9, 1971 and for Matty Alou on November 24, 1972.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 1970 Pitcher of the Year International League Syracuse Chiefs
Further Reading[edit]
- Gregory H. Wolf: "Rob Gardner", in Chip Greene, ed.: Mustaches and Mayhem, Charlie O's Three-Time Champions: The Oakland Athletics 1972-74, SABR, Phoenix, AZ, 2015, pp. 419-423. ISBN 978-1-943816-07-1
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