Robert Brinkley Gandy (August 25, 1893 – June 19, 1945) was a Major League Baseball center fielder. Gandy stood at 6'3 180 lbs (which was considered tall for his time), earning him the nickname "String", for his more than average size. [1] Gandy played in one game for the Philadelphia Phillies on October 5, 1916. He had two at-bats and went 0-2. He shot himself to death in Jacksonville in 1945.
| Bob Gandy | |
|---|---|
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| Center fielder | |
| Born: August 25, 1893 Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Died: June 19, 1945 (aged 51) Jacksonville, Florida | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| October 5, 1916, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 5, 1916, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games played | 1 |
| At bats | 2 |
| Hits | 0 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
References
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