Manufacturer: Bowman
Set: 1949 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Bob Lemon
Position/Team: Pitcher for Indians
Card #: 238
Card Size: 2-1/16” x 2-1/2”
Card Values: See Pricing Table Below
Robert Granville “Bob” Lemon was a prominent American right-handed pitcher and manager in Major League Baseball. He spent his entire 15-year playing career (1941-1942, 1946-1958) with the Cleveland Indians.
Lemon initially began his professional baseball career as an infielder and outfielder. However, after serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he transitioned to pitching in 1946. As a pitcher, Lemon became a star. He was a key member of the Indians’ elite starting rotation in the 1950s, alongside Hall of Famers Bob Feller and Early Wynn.
He was instrumental in helping the Cleveland Indians win the 1948 World Series, their first championship since 1920. He was a seven-time All-Star, from 1948 to 1954.
After retiring as a player, Lemon remained in baseball, transitioning into coaching and managing. He managed the Kansas City Royals (1970-1972), Chicago White Sox (1977-1978), and New York Yankees (1978-1979, 1981-1982). Most notably, he led the New York Yankees to a World Series title in 1978, taking over mid-season.
Bob Lemon’s impressive career was recognized with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. His number 21 was retired by the Cleveland Indians in 1998.
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