Today's Birthday: Bob Lemon (Wilkes-Barre Barons, 1941)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect Bob Lemon was born on this date in 1920. Lemon pitched in one game in the Eastern League for the Wilkes-Barre Barons in 1941. 

After serving in the military during World War II, he played in the majors for 13 seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1946-1958). He was a 20 games winner 7 times and retired with a career record of 207-128. He was named to the American League All-Star team 7 times and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976.

After his playing career, he managed for several years with the Kansas City Royals (1970-72), Chicago White Sox (1977-78), and New York Yankees (1978-79, '81-'82).

Lemon died on January 11, 2000 at the age of 79.

Source: Baseball Reference

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