Bob Finley
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Robert Edward Finley (November 25, 1915 - January 2, 1986) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Philadelphia Blue Jays in 1943 and 1944. He was a native of Ennis, Texas.
Finley is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut in a 4th of July doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Shibe Park.
During his two seasons in the big leagues he appeared in 122 games...98 as a catcher. He was 91-for-362 (.251) with 2 home runs, 28 RBI, and 27 runs scored. In 1944 he ranked fifth in the National League in the hit by pitch category with 5.
Finley passed away at the age of 70 in West Covina, California.