What is Bob Ferguson's middle name?
Vavasour
What is Bob Ferguson's full name?
Robert Vavasour Ferguson
Bob Ferguson nickname(s):
Death to Flying Things
Bob Ferguson date of birth:
January 31, 1845
How old was Bob Ferguson when died?
49
Where was Bob Ferguson born?
Brooklyn, NY
When did Bob Ferguson die?
May 3, 1894
Where did Bob Ferguson die?
Brooklyn, NY
How tall is Bob Ferguson?
5' 9" (175 cm)
How much does Bob Ferguson weigh?
149 lbs (67.6 kg)
What is Bob Ferguson nationality?
American
What is Bob Ferguson's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Robert Vavasour Ferguson (January 31, 1845 – May 3, 1894) was an American infielder, league official, manager and umpire in the early days of baseball, playing both before and after baseball became a professional sport. In addition to playing and managing, he served as president of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players from 1872 through 1875, the sport's first entirely professional league. His character and unquestioned honesty were highly regarded during a period in baseball history where the game's reputation was badly damaged by gamblers and rowdy behavior by players and fans. However, his bad temper and stubbornness were traits that created trouble for him at times during his career, and caused him to be disliked by many. His nickname, "Death to Flying Things", was derived from his greatness as a defensive player.