About Bob Gandy
Lived 1893 – 1945 (aged 51). Bob Gandy was an American baseball player.
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. Gandy played in one game for the Philadelphia Phillies on October 5. He had two at-bats and went 0-2. He shot himself to death in Jacksonville in 1945.
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Who was Bob Gandy?
American baseball player
When was Bob Gandy born?
Bob Gandy was born on 25 August 1893 in Jacksonville, Florida.
When did Bob Gandy die?
Bob Gandy died on 19 June 1945.
What was Bob Gandy's occupation?
Bob Gandy was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob Gandy?
Bob Gandy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Gandy. https://biography.guide/bob-gandy/
MLA: "Bob Gandy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-gandy/.
Chicago: "Bob Gandy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-gandy/.
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