Fabian Gaffke
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Fabian Gaffke
| Born: | August 5, 1913 |
| Birthplace: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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| Height: | 5' 10" |
| Weight: | 185 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | Cleveland Indians 1941-1942 |
| Years with Boston: | 1936 - 1939 |
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Overall Career
Fabian Sebastian Gaffke (August 5, 1913 - February 8, 1992), was a major league outfielder over parts of six seasons for the Boston Red Sox (1936-39) and Cleveland Indians (1941-42).
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Gaffke's Moment in the Sun
- July 14, 1937: Gaffke tied a then-AL record when he scores 5 runs as the Red Sox demolish the Browns, 15-6.
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Trivia
- Dispite playing his entire Major League career in the outfield, then Red Sox manager Joe Cronin put Gaffke behind the plate for a game during the 1938 season. Gaffke never saw action at catcher again in the big leagues.
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Transactions
- February 11, 1946: Released by the Cleveland Indians.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
