Position: Shortstop
Bats: Both • Throws: Right
5-9, 160lb (175cm, 72kg)
Born: April 20, 1891 in Sioux City, IA us
Died: October 9, 1972 in Superior, WI
Buried: Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, WI
High School: Central HS (Sioux City, IA)
Debut: April 14, 1915 (Age 23-359d, 4,291st in major league history) vs. BSN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: May 31, 1930 (Age 39-041d) vs. BSN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1971. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Dave Bancroft's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1915 season
Full Name: David James Bancroft
Nicknames: Beauty
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