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  1. As a rookie, Dave Bancroft helped bring the Philadelphia Phillies their first National League pennant. From there, the slick-fielding shortstop known as “Beauty” was well on his way to the Hall of Fame.

  2. Considered an excellent defensive shortstop and a smart ball player, Bancroft was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1971. His election was not without controversy as the Committee included former teammates of Bancroft, resulting in charges of cronyism.

  3. Jan 4, 2012 · Retiring in 1956 to pursue his favorite pastimes of hunting and fishing, Bancroft was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. He died in Superior on October 7, 1972, a little more than three years before the Edmund Fitzgerald left that same town on its final voyage.

  4. Last Game: (Age 39-041d) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1971. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Dave Bancroft's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1915 season. Full Name: David James Bancroft. Nicknames: from the.

    • April 20, 1891
  5. Last Game: May 31, 1930 (39) Died: October 9, 1972 (81) HOF Induction: 1971. Teams & Awards. Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Boston Braves, Brooklyn Robins.

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  6. Jan 29, 2021 · Dave Bancroft's plaque in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Bancroft's nickname was "Beauty" because that's how he referred to fine strikes when he batted or played shortshop.

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  8. Bancroft had career highs in triples (15) and in stolen bases (17) in 1921. He batted .318 with 193 hits, 26 doubles, and 67 RBIs in 153 games. He walked 66 times and struck out only 23 times.

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