Johnny Rucker
Position:
Centerfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-2, 175lb (188cm, 79kg)
Born:
January 15, 1917
in Crabapple, GA
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Died:
August 7, 1985
in Moultrie, GA
Buried:
Rucker Family Cemetery, Crabapple, GA
School: University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
Debut:
April 16, 1940
(Age 23-092d,
7,078th in MLB history)
vs. PHI 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 29, 1946
(Age 29-257d)
vs. PHI 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1940 season
Full Name: John Joel Rucker
Relatives: Nephew of Nap Rucker
Player Value--Batting