About Roy Grover
Lived 1892 – 1978 (aged 86). Roy Grover was an American baseball player.
Roy Arthur Grover (January 17, 1892 – February 7, 1978) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, between and , for the Philadelphia Athletics and Washington Senators.
In , Grover was the Athletics' starting second baseman. That year, he set the all-time Athletics franchise record for sacrifice hits with 43, a record that still stands.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Grover?
American baseball player
When was Roy Grover born?
Roy Grover was born on 17 January 1892 in Snohomish.
When did Roy Grover die?
Roy Grover died on 7 February 1978 in Milwaukie.
What was Roy Grover's occupation?
Roy Grover was a baseball player.
What nationality was Roy Grover?
Roy Grover was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Grover. https://biography.guide/roy-grover/
MLA: "Roy Grover." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-grover/.
Chicago: "Roy Grover." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-grover/.
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