Bobby Cargo | |
Position: | Shortstop |
Bats: | Right |
Throws: | Right |
Birth Date: | 1 October 1868 |
Birth Place: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Death Place: | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Debutleague: | MLB |
Debutdate: | October 6 |
Debutyear: | 1892 |
Debutteam: | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Finalleague: | MLB |
Finaldate: | October 7 |
Finalyear: | 1892 |
Finalteam: | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Statleague: | MLB |
Stat1label: | Batting average |
Stat2label: | Hits |
Stat3label: | Runs batted in |
Stat1value: | .250 |
Stat2value: | 1 |
Stat3value: | 0 |
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Robert J. Cargo (October 1, 1868 – April 27, 1904) was an American former professional baseball shortstop who played two games for the 1892 Pittsburgh Pirates. He remained active in the minor leagues through 1903. He died of pneumonia in 1904, which he contracted during his playing career.
Cargo was born on October 1, 1868, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,[1] to Robert and Martha Cargo.[2] At the 1880 United States Census, Robert Sr. worked as a "stockdealer",[3] while Martha was unemployed, with her occupation listed as a "kh" [keephouse].[4] The family lived in the 11th Ward of Pittsburgh.[5]