 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1986, Player
Born: April 7, 1918, in Los Angeles, California
ML Debut: 4/20/1937
Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 1
Played For: Boston Red Sox (1937-1944, 1946-1951)
Post-Season: 1946 World Series
Awards: All-Star (10): 1941-1944, 1946-1951
Bio
Ted Williams called Bobby Doerr "the silent captain of the Red Sox."
He hit .288 lifetime and .409 in the '46 World Series, driving in
100 runs six times, with a high of 120 in 1950. Doerr once held the
American League record by handling 414 chances without an error and
frequently led American League second basemen in double plays,
putouts and assists. The affable second baseman was signed by Eddie
Collins on the same scouting trip that netted Ted Williams for
Boston.
Quote
"He is one of the few who played the game hard and retired with
no enemies."
— Tommy Henrich
Did You Know... that Bobby Doerr starred in his major
league debut, going 3-for-5 for the Red Sox on Opening Day, April
20, 1937? |
