Wilbert Robinson: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1945

Born: June 29, 1863

1885: Played in New England League

Debut: April 19, 1886 (Philadelphia Athletics)

1890: Signed with Baltimore Orioles

1892: Had 7-hit game with 11 RBI

1894-96: O’s win three straight titles

1896: Caught a triple-header

1900: Purchased by Brooklyn Superbas and then St. Louis Cardinals

1901: Signed with Baltimore Orioles (New York Yankees)

1902: Managed Orioles (24-57)

1914-31: Managed Brooklyn Robins (1375-1341)

1916: Won NL Pennant, but lost WS to the Red Sox

1920: Won NL Pennant, but lost WS to the Indians

1931: Retired from managing and became president of the Atlanta Crackers

Died: August 8, 1934

1945: Elected to the Hall of Fame as a Manager

Accomplishments:
First catcher to play directly behind the batter

7-hit game

11-RBI game

.273 career hitter

18 home runs

722 RBI

196 stolen bases

20+ steals: 3x

33 steals (1886)

Managerial Career:
Record: 1399-1398 (.500)

1916 NL Champions

1920 NL Champions