Rabbit Whitman

Rabbit Whitman
Outfielder
Born: (1897-12-02)December 2, 1897
Tobaccoville, North Carolina
Died: February 1969 (aged 71)
Pfafftown, North Carolina
Batted: Left Threw: Right
debut
1920
Last appearance
1933

Hobart Clinton Whitman (December 2, 1897 – February 1969), nicknamed "Rabbit",[1] 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

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  2. ↑ http://www.milb.com/documents/2008/10/02/462652/1/Class_of_2008_Bios.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3623735
  4. ↑
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