Dave Bancroft

Baseball Player

Birthday April 20, 1891

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Iowa

DEATH DATE Oct 9, 1972 (81)

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About

Slick-fielding shortstop who collected 2,004 hits during his 16-year career.

Before Fame

He spent six years in the minor leagues before starting his major league career at the age of 24.

Trivia

He was the manager of the Boston Braves for four years.

Family Life

He was married to Edna Bancroft.

Associated With

He was once traded for future Hall of Famer Casey Stengel.