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 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1971, Player
Born: April 20, 1891, in Sioux City, Iowa
Died: October 9, 1972, in Superior, Wisconsin
ML Debut: 4/14/1915
Primary Position: Shortstop
Bats: B Throws: R
Played For: Philadelphia Philles (1915-1920), New York
Giants (1920-1923, 1930), Boston Braves (1924-1927), Brooklyn
Dodgers (1928-1929)
Managed: Boston Braves (1924-1927)
Post-Season: 1915 World Series, 1921 World Series, 1922
World Series, 1923 World Series
Bio
A graceful, quick-handed shortstop for several National League
squads, Dave Bancroft developed a reputation as a solid, if
unspectacular, lead-off hitter. The switch-hitting Bancroft was also
known for his intelligence on the field and his fiery leadership in
the dugout. Nicknamed “Beauty” for his habit of shouting the term on
each good pitch to the opposition as a minor league player, Bancroft
is still considered to be among the top fielders in baseball
history.
Quote
"When he came to the Phillies from Portland of the Pacific Coast
League he brought with him a habit of shouting 'Beauty' every time
his pitcher sent over a good looking ball. That's the history of the
'Beauty' handle."
— Dan Daniel, NY Herald
Did You Know... that Dave Bancroft holds the single-season
record for most chances by a shortstop with 984 in 1922? |
