1949 Bowman Robin Roberts
Robin Roberts
Robin Evan Roberts
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1976, Player
Born: September 30, 1926, in Springfield, Illinois
ML Debut: 6/18/1948
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: B Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 36
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1948-1961), Baltimore Orioles (1962-1965), Houston Astros (1965-1966), Chicago Cubs (1966)
Primary Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Post-Season: 1950 World Series
Awards: All-Star (7): 1950-1956
Pitching
Bio
Robin Roberts was the ace of the Phillies' staff for most of his 14 years in a brilliant 19-season major league career. The durable workhorse with a superior fastball and pinpoint control won 286 games and compiled six consecutive 20-victory seasons. In 1950, he paced the Phils to their first flag in 35 years with a 20-11 record. A tough competitor, he was a frequent league-leader in victories, innings pitched, complete games, shutouts and strikeouts, topping the National League in wins from 1952 to 1955.
Robin Evan Roberts
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1976, Player
Born: September 30, 1926, in Springfield, Illinois
ML Debut: 6/18/1948
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: B Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 36
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1948-1961), Baltimore Orioles (1962-1965), Houston Astros (1965-1966), Chicago Cubs (1966)
Primary Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Post-Season: 1950 World Series
Awards: All-Star (7): 1950-1956
Pitching
Bio
Robin Roberts was the ace of the Phillies' staff for most of his 14 years in a brilliant 19-season major league career. The durable workhorse with a superior fastball and pinpoint control won 286 games and compiled six consecutive 20-victory seasons. In 1950, he paced the Phils to their first flag in 35 years with a 20-11 record. A tough competitor, he was a frequent league-leader in victories, innings pitched, complete games, shutouts and strikeouts, topping the National League in wins from 1952 to 1955.