Bob Lemon is a former major league baseball manager, and hall of fame pitcher. After spending his entire playing career with the Cleveland Indians, Lemon went on to manage the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees.
Fast FactsThe Baseball Page: [http://www.thebaseballpage.com/players/lemonbo01.php Bob Lemon]
- Born: September 22, 1920
- Birth Place: San Bernardino, California
- Died: January 11, 2000
- Position: Third Baseman/Pitcher/Manager
- Bats/Throws: Left/Right
- Uniform #21
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976
- 7 time MLB
- One of baseballs 50 greatest starting pitchers of all time
- 207 career victories as a pitcher
- 7-time 20-game-winner
Managing Career
Lemon was a two time manager of the year. First in Kansas City, where he lead the Royals to their first winning season, and again in Chicago as the manager of the White Sox. After replacing Billy Martin as the manager of the New York Yankees, Lemon went on to win the 1978 World Series.The Baseball Page: Bob Lemon
Bob Lemon Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Cleveland Indians
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats | Managerial Record
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185
- Rookie Year: 1941
