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‘Whiz Kid’ Roberts dies at 83

Robin Roberts, the Hall of Fame pitcher who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1950 National League pennant as part of the famed “Whiz Kids,” has died. He was 83.

Roberts died Thursday morning at his Temple Terrace, Fla., home of natural causes, the Phillies announced, citing Roberts’ son Jim.

The right-hander was the most productive pitcher in the National League in the first half of the 1950s, topping the league in wins from 1952 to 1955, innings pitched from ‘51 to ‘55 and complete games from ‘52 to ‘56.

He won 286 games and put together six consecutive 20-win seasons. Roberts had 45 career shutouts, 2,357 strikeouts and a lifetime ERA of 3.41. He pitched 305 complete games, but also holds the dubious distinction of giving up more home runs than any other Major League pitcher.

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May 6, 2010 Posted by GameSetMatch | MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies News, Robin Roberts | , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Robin Roberts Autograph Signing – Phillies HOFer

Robin Roberts
6-Time 20 Game Winner
Upcoming Signing – 10/10/2009

Here are the details:
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel
When: 10/10/2009
Phone: (908) 258-7228

All Orders and Mail-Order need to be received by: 10/7/2009

Prices:
Flats and Balls – $50
Caps, Equipment – $80
Bats, Jerseys – $80
Inscriptions – $10
Robin Roberts Upcoming Signing

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Philadelphia Phillies Sports Memorabilia
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Below are links to memorabilia available for Robin Roberts.

Robin Roberts Signed Rawlings Official Major League Baseball

Robin Roberts Signed 8x10 Photo

Robin Roberts Signed Hall of Fame Baseball
Robin Roberts Memorabilia

August 7, 2009 Posted by sportsfan1 | MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Robin Roberts | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

   

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