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Bobby Anderson
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Second baseman
Born: (1899-02-25)February 25, 1899
Chicago, Illinois
Died: January 24, 1975(1975-01-24) (aged 75)
Chicago, Illinois
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right
debut
1920, for the Chicago Giants
Last appearance
1920, for the Chicago Giants
Teams
  • Chicago Giants (1920)

Robert James Anderson (born February 25, 1899 – died January 24, 1975) was an American baseball player. He played as a second baseman in the Negro leagues.

Who Was Bobby Anderson?

Bobby Anderson was a baseball player from Chicago, Illinois. He was born in 1899 and passed away in 1975. He played a position called second baseman, which is an important spot on the baseball field.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

Bobby Anderson played baseball in the Negro leagues. These leagues were professional baseball organizations for African American players. They were created at a time when Black players were not allowed to play in the major baseball leagues.

His Team: The Chicago Giants

In 1920, Bobby Anderson played for a team called the Chicago Giants. This team was based in his hometown of Chicago. He was a part of their roster during that year.

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