What is Dave Robertson's middle name?
Aydelotte
What is Dave Robertson's full name?
Davis Aydelotte Robertson
Dave Robertson date of birth:
September 25, 1889
How old was Dave Robertson when died?
81
Where was Dave Robertson born?
Portsmouth, VA
When did Dave Robertson die?
November 5, 1970
Where did Dave Robertson die?
Virginia Beach, VA
How tall is Dave Robertson?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Dave Robertson weigh?
186 lbs (84.4 kg)
What is Dave Robertson nationality?
American
Where did Dave Robertson go to university?
North Carolina State University
What is Dave Robertson's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Davis Aydelotte Robertson (September 25, 1889 – November 5, 1970) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of 9 seasons with the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1916 and 1917 he tied for the National League lead in home runs (with Cy Williams and Gavvy Cravath, respectively) while playing for New York. Robertson was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He attended North Carolina State University after matriculating at Maury High School and Norfolk Academy. He died at the age of 81 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The short-distanced right field fence at the Polo Grounds was a frequent target of long drives hit by Robertson and his Giants' teammate, Benny Kauff. Their hits to right field became so much of an issue that National League officials convened following the 1916 baseball season. Baseball officials decided to amend Rule #1, which read the shortest distance from a fence or stand on fair territory to the home base should be 235 feet. The amendment to the rule changed the shortest distance from a stand or fence to 270 feet.