About Bob Griffith
Lived 1912 – 1977 (aged 65). Bob Griffith was an American baseball player.
Robert Lee Griffith (October 1, 1912 – November 8, 1977) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues who played for several teams between 1934 and 1951.
A native of Liberty, Tennessee, Griffith served in the US Army during World War II. He was a three-time pitcher in the East-West All-Star Game (1935; 1948–1949), Griffith also played in the Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela professional leagues. Listed at 6' 5", 235 lb., he batted and threw right-handed and was nicknamed 'Schoolboy' or 'Big Bill'. Griffith died in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1977 at age 65.
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Who was Bob Griffith?
Negro League Baseball player (1912-1977)
When was Bob Griffith born?
Bob Griffith was born on 1 October 1912 in Liberty.
When did Bob Griffith die?
Bob Griffith died on 8 November 1977 in Indianapolis.
What was Bob Griffith's occupation?
Bob Griffith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob Griffith?
Bob Griffith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Griffith. https://biography.guide/bob-griffith/
MLA: "Bob Griffith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-griffith/.
Chicago: "Bob Griffith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-griffith/.
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