Robert Long
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Robert Long | |
Robert Richard Long | |
Bat/Throw: | S/R |
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Height: | 6' 3" |
Weight: | 205 |
Born: | 1932-9-16 at Hackensack, NJ (US) |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in New York City, New York in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are pool and checkers.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Cardozo High School in 1951.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
Achievements
- Struck out 27 batters in one game while in high school.
- Led the 1952 Provincial League in strikeouts with 179 and bases on balls issued with 164.
Outside of baseball
- Was a mail clerk during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Rex Bowen of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- Engagements with Butler and Olean in 1951 were listed in the 1953 Pioneer League Index.