Braggo Roth

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Braggo Roth
Outfielder
Born: August 28, 1892
Burlington, Wisconsin
Died: September 11, 1936 (aged 44)
Chicago, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 1, 1914
for the Chicago White Sox
Final game
October 1, 1921
for the New York Yankees
Career statistics
Batting average     .284
Home runs     30
Runs batted in     422
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Robert Frank "Braggo" Roth (August 28, 1892 – September 11, 1936) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of 8 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, and New York Yankees. In 1915, he led the American League in home runs while playing for Chicago and Cleveland. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin and died at the age of 44 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Preceded by
Frank Baker		 American League Home Run Champion
1915		 Succeeded by
Wally Pipp
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