Floyd Myron "Rube" Kroh (August 25, 1886 – March 17, 1944), was a professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1906 to 1912. He played for the Boston Braves, Boston Americans, and Chicago Cubs. He is generally credited as the player who got the ball into the hands of Johnny Evers in the famous Merkle's Boner game.
Rube Kroh
Given name: | Floyd Myron Kroh |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Pitcher |
Hght/Wght: | 6'2" / 186 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | L / L |
Born: | Aug 25, 1886 in Friendship, NY |
Died: | Mar 17, 1944 in New Orleans, LA (57 years old) |
Debut: | Sep 30, 1906 |