About Bert Griffith
Lived 1896 – 1973 (aged 77). Bert Griffith was an American baseball player.
Bartholomew Joseph "Buck" Griffith (March 3, 1896 – May 5, 1973) was an American Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Brooklyn Robins and Washington Senators.
Griffith started his professional baseball career in 1919. In 1921, he had a big season for the New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern Association, batting .355 and leading the league in hits with 224. He was subsequently signed by the National League Robins. Griffith spent the next two seasons as a backup outfielder before being traded to the Senators. In 1924, he hit poorly early in the season and was sent down to the minors.
In 191 games over three seasons, Griffith posted a .299 batting average (174-for-581) with 69 runs, 4 home runs and 72 RBIs. He recorded a .970 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions and first base.
His grandson Matt Williams had a lengthy career in the majors from 1987 to 2003 and was a five-time All-Star at third base. Williams also managed the Washington Nationals baseball club in 2014 and 2015.
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Who was Bert Griffith?
American baseball player (1896-1973)
When was Bert Griffith born?
Bert Griffith was born on 3 March 1896 in St. Louis.
When did Bert Griffith die?
Bert Griffith died on 5 May 1973 in Bishop.
What was Bert Griffith's occupation?
Bert Griffith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bert Griffith?
Bert Griffith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Griffith. https://biography.guide/bert-griffith/
MLA: "Bert Griffith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-griffith/.
Chicago: "Bert Griffith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-griffith/.
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