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BOB ‘SCHOOLBOY’ GRIFFITH
Born: Oct. 1, 1913
Died: Nov. 8, 1977
 Bob’s career spanned from 1933 to 1953. He was a big strong right-handed pitcher who was also an excellent batter.
He was an All Star in 1935, 1948 and 1949.
He went 21-9 in 1936, and also struck out 29 batters in 17 innings as the winning pitcher in two games during the 1936 Denver Post Tournament.
Nashville Elite Giants 1933-34
Columbus Elite Giants 1935
Washington Elite Giants 1936-37
Santo Domingo 1937
Baltimore Elite Giants 1938 & 40
New York Black Yankees 1942-43 and 1946-48.
Military Service 1944-45
Kansas City Monarchs 1946
Philadelphia Stars 1949-51
Indianapolis Clowns 1952
Provincial League 1953
This 1948 photo of Bob Griffith, courtesy of Mr. Dominic R Paratore, Albany, NY
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