Bob O'Farrell
| Bob O'Farrell | |
|---|---|
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: October 19, 1896 Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: February 20, 1988 (aged 91) Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1915, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 23, 1935, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .273 |
| Home runs | 51 |
| Runs batted in | 549 |
| Managerial record | 122–121 |
| Winning % | .502 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Arthur O'Farrell (October 19, 1896 – February 20, 1988) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for 21 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants. O'Farrell also played for the Cincinnati Reds, albeit briefly. He was considered one of the greatest defensive catchers of his generation.