About Bob McClure
Lived 1891 – 1931 (aged 40). Bob McClure was an American baseball player.
Robert McClure (March 24, 1891 – September 6, 1931), nicknamed "Big Boy", was an American Negro league pitcher between 1920 and 1930.
A native of Egypt, Texas, McClure made his Negro leagues debut in 1920 for the Indianapolis ABCs. He went on to play for the Cleveland Tate Stars, Baltimore Black Sox, and Bacharach Giants, and finished his career with the Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1930. McClure died in Baltimore, Maryland in 1931 at age 40.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob McClure?
American baseball player (1891-1931)
When was Bob McClure born?
Bob McClure was born on 24 March 1891 in Texas.
When did Bob McClure die?
Bob McClure died on 6 September 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland.
What was Bob McClure's occupation?
Bob McClure was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob McClure?
Bob McClure was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob McClure (1920s pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob McClure. https://biography.guide/bob-mcclure-baseball-player-1891/
MLA: "Bob McClure." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mcclure-baseball-player-1891/.
Chicago: "Bob McClure." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-mcclure-baseball-player-1891/.
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