About Bob Harris
Lived 1915 – 1989 (aged 74). Bob Harris was an American baseball player.
Robert Arthur Harris (May 1, 1915 – August 8, 1989) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1938 to 1942 for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, and Philadelphia Athletics. He was the first Wyoming-born player in Major League history.
He finished in the top ten in losses three seasons in a row.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Harris?
American baseball player
When was Bob Harris born?
Bob Harris was born on 1 May 1915 in Gillette.
When did Bob Harris die?
Bob Harris died on 8 August 1989 in North Platte.
What was Bob Harris's occupation?
Bob Harris was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob Harris?
Bob Harris was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Harris (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Harris. https://biography.guide/bob-harris/
MLA: "Bob Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-harris/.
Chicago: "Bob Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-harris/.
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