About Rube Kroh
Lived 1886 – 1944 (aged 57). Rube Kroh was an American baseball player.
Floyd Myron "Rube" Kroh (August 25, 1886 – March 17, 1944) was an American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1906 to 1912. He played for the Boston Braves, Boston Americans, and Chicago Cubs. He is generally credited as the player who got the ball into the hands of Johnny Evers in the famous Merkle's Boner game.
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Who was Rube Kroh?
baseball player (1886-1944)
When was Rube Kroh born?
Rube Kroh was born on 25 August 1886 in Friendship.
When did Rube Kroh die?
Rube Kroh died on 17 March 1944 in New Orleans.
What was Rube Kroh's occupation?
Rube Kroh was a baseball player.
What nationality was Rube Kroh?
Rube Kroh was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rube Kroh. https://biography.guide/rube-kroh/
MLA: "Rube Kroh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rube-kroh/.
Chicago: "Rube Kroh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rube-kroh/.
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