Rabbit Whitman
American baseball player
Baseball player
Rabbit Whitman | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Hobart Clinton Whitman (1897-12-02)December 2, 1897 Tobaccoville, North Carolina | |
Died: February 1969 (aged 71) Pfafftown, North Carolina | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
Hobart Clinton "Rabbit" Whitman[1] (December 2, 1897 – February 1969) was an American professional baseball player.
Career
An outfielder, Whitman spent his career in minor league baseball. He spent eleven of his fourteen professional seasons in the International League and was inducted into the International League Hall of Fame in 2008.[2][3]
Personal life
In 1931, Whitman married Agnes Krobath.[4]
References
- ^ Reedy, William T. (14 February 1932). "Rabbit Whitman signs contract for 11th year in int league". news.google.com. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "Class of 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-11.
- ^ "Bulls to hold first IL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday". OurSports Central. 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "Rabbit Whitman weds and remains with reading keystone". news.google.com. 3 September 1931. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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International League Hall of Fame inductees
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- Charlie Keller
- Ernest Lanigan
- Frank McGowan
- Steve O'Neill
- Ben Sankey
- Frank Shaughnessy
- Billy Southworth
- Dixie Walker
- Herb Pennock
- Dick Rudolph
- Tommy Thomas
- Ed Holly
- Billy Meyer
- Specs Toporcer
- Jack Dunn
- Jewel Ens
- Dan Howley
- Ripper Collins
- Al Mamaux
- Eddie Onslow
- Bill Murray
- Jack Ogden
- Hooks Wiltse
- Estel Crabtree
- William Manley
- Fred Merkle
- Joe Boley
- Fred Hutchinson
- Bill Kelly
- Jack Berly
- Luke Hamlin
- Merwin Jacobson
- George Earnshaw
- Joe McCarthy
- Jimmy Ripple
- Bruno Betzel
- Ike Boone
- Rube Parnham
- Jack Bentley
- George Selkirk
- Jimmy Walsh
- Fritz Maisel
- Harry Smythe
- George Stallings
- Howie Moss
- Rocky Nelson
- Jackie Robinson
- Patrick T. Powers
- Joe Brown
- Dick Porter
- Harold Cooper
- George Sisler Jr.
- Tommie Aaron
- Dale Alexander
- Joe Altobelli
- Don Buford
- Gene Cook
- Russ Derry
- Luke Easter
- Ralph Garr
- Frank Gilhooley
- Lefty Grove
- Joe Hauser
- Pancho Herrera
- Tommy Lasorda
- Ben Mondor
- Joe Morgan
- George Puccinelli
- George Quellich
- Jim Rice
- Dave Rosenfield
- Hank Sauer
- Morrie Silver
- Tex Simone
- Bobby Tiefenauer
- Ollie Tucker
- Frank Verdi
- Rabbit Whitman
- Archie Wilson
- Buzz Arlett
- Red Barrett
- Walter Cazen
- Steve Demeter
- Clay Hopper
- Rube Kisinger
- Joe Knight
- Dutch Mele
- Stump Merrill
- Roberto Petagine
- Bill Short
- Ed Stevens
- Harry Walker
- Walter Alston
- Don Baylor
- Frank Carswell
- Bobby Grich
- Mike Ryba
- Bob Seeds
- Coaker Triplett
- Steve Balboni
- Wade Boggs
- Cal Ripken Jr.
- Dave Eiland
- Bill Evers
- Mike Tamburro
- Mack Jones
- Larry Parrish
- Don Richmond
- Jeff Manto
- Dave Miley
- Jim Weber
- Marc Bombard
- Marshall Brant
- Don Labbruzzo
- Hensley Meulens
- Charlie Montoyo
- Lee Gardner
- Max Schumacher
- Mike Hessman
- Ken Schnacke
- Bobby Cox
- Sam Jethroe
- Billy McMillon
- Lou Schwechheimer
- Chipper Jones
- Chad Mottola
- Johnny Neun