Earle Combs
Position:
Centerfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-0 , 185lb (183cm, 83kg)
Born:
May 14 , 1899
in Pebworth, KY
us
Died:
July 21 , 1976
in Richmond, KY
Buried :
Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, KY
School: Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY)
Debut:
April 16, 1924
(Age 24-338d,
5,961st in major league history)
vs. BOS 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 29, 1935
(Age 36-138d)
vs. BOS 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in 1970.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Earle Combs's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1925 season
Full Name: Earle Bryan Combs
Nicknames:
The Kentucky Colonel
Pronunciation : \KOOMBZ \
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1924 Fielding Game Log (as LF)