About Bob Cremins
Lived 1906 – 2004 (aged 98). Bob Cremins was an American baseball player.
Robert Anthony Cremins (February 15, 1906 – March 27, 2004) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season. Listed at , 178 lb., Cremins batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Pelham Manor, New York.
In four relief appearances, Cremins posted a 5.04 earned run average without a decision in Innings pitched. According to Baseball Almanac, Cremins faced Babe Ruth once and retired him on a grounder to first base. His career ended in 1928 due to an arm injury.
Following his baseball career, Cremins served in the military during World War II. After that, he worked as town supervisor and tax receiver for Pelham.
Cremins died in his homeland of Pelham at the age of 98. At the time of his death, he was the second-oldest surviving person having been a baseball player; Ray Cunningham is No. 1.
Fact Nicknamed "Lefty" or "Crooked Arm"
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Who was Bob Cremins?
Major League Baseball player
When was Bob Cremins born?
Bob Cremins was born on 15 February 1906 in Pelham Manor.
When did Bob Cremins die?
Bob Cremins died on 27 March 2004 in New York (state), Pelham Manor, New York.
What was Bob Cremins's occupation?
Bob Cremins was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob Cremins?
Bob Cremins was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Cremins. https://biography.guide/bob-cremins/
MLA: "Bob Cremins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-cremins/.
Chicago: "Bob Cremins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-cremins/.
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