About Bob Wood
Lived 1865 – 1943 (aged 77). Bob Wood was an American baseball player.
Robert Lynn Wood (July 28, 1865 – May 22, 1943) was a Scottish born professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, three with the Cincinnati Reds (1898–1900), and two each with the Cleveland Blues/Bronchos (1901–1902) and Detroit Tigers (1904–1905).
Early years Wood was born in 1865 at Glasgow, Scotland. He moved with his parents to the United States at age eight and was raised in Youngstown, Ohio.
Baseball career Wood began his professional baseball career with the Indianapolis Hoosiers of the Western League in 1895 at age 26. He remained with Indianapolis for three years.
Wood made his major-league debut in 1898 for the Cincinnati Reds. He played three years for the Reds from 1898 to 1900.
Wood concluded his playing career for Buffalo in 1905 and 1906, Toronto in 1906 and 1907, and Little Rock in 1907 and 1908.
Later years During his time as a baseball player, Wood also owned two farms in Ohio.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Wood?
American baseball player
When was Bob Wood born?
Bob Wood was born on 28 July 1865 in Thorn Hill.
When did Bob Wood die?
Bob Wood died on 22 May 1943 in Churchill.
What was Bob Wood's occupation?
Bob Wood was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob Wood?
Bob Wood was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Wood (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Wood. https://biography.guide/bob-wood-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bob Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-wood-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-wood-baseball-player/.
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