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Bob Darnell

1930 – 1995

American baseball player

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Lived 1930 – 1995 (aged 64). Bob Darnell was an American baseball player.

Robert Jack Darnell (November 6, 1930 – January 3, 1995) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in seven games in Major League Baseball during the and seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The right-hander, a native of Wewoka, Oklahoma, was listed as tall and .

Darnell's nine-year pro career began in 1953 and all of it was spent at the Triple-A level or above. In his two Brooklyn trials, he started one contest and relieved in six others. He did not earn a decision or a save, and posted a 2.87 earned run average. In 15 innings pitched, he allowed 16 hits, seven bases on balls, and five earned runs, with five strikeouts. In his lone start, on August 16, 1954, at Ebbets Field Darnell opposed future Hall of Famer Robin Roberts, and surrendered four runs (with two earned) and five hits in two-plus innings of work. The Philadelphia Phillies went on to win the contest, 9–6, with Dodger reliever Clem Labine getting the loss.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Darnell?

American baseball player

When was Bob Darnell born?

Bob Darnell was born on 6 November 1930 in Wewoka.

When did Bob Darnell die?

Bob Darnell died on 3 January 1995 in Fredericksburg.

What was Bob Darnell's occupation?

Bob Darnell was a baseball player.

What nationality was Bob Darnell?

Bob Darnell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Darnell

· Wikidata: Q4932213

· DBpedia: Bob Darnell

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