A sometimes brilliant all-around player with little power but good speed, with the Red Sox in 1928 Rothrock performed at all nine positions. He led the victorious Cardinals with six RBIs in the 1934 World Series. (EW)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 24, 1928: The Tigers draw 404 fans for their last meeting with the Red Sox, winning 8–0 behind Sam Gibson's 5-hitter. Pat Simmons is knocked out in the 7th when he gives up consecutive triples to Al Wingo, batting 9th, John Stone, and Charlie Gehringer. Harry Heilmann has a home run and double for Detroit. Jack Rothrock is busy for Boston playing LF, SS, and pitching a shutout last inning.
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