From SABR Encyclopedia
| Robert Irving Elliott
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| "Mr. Team"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 0"
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| Weight:
| 185
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| Born:
| 1916-11-26 at San Francisco, CA (US)
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| Died:
| 1966-5-4 at San Diego, CA (US)
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| Interred:
| Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego, CA (US)
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| Statistics: | Retrosheet
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Bob Elliott was a professional player and manager.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Diego, California in 1951.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Central Union High School.
Achievements
- Was voted the Most Valuable Player in the National League in 1947
- Established the record for the most chances accepted by a third baseman in the 1948 World Series which went six games.
- Was on four Major League All Star teams.
Sources
- 1951 Boston Braves Roster Book.
