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Bob Horner
Bob Horner Cardinals.jpg
Third baseman / First baseman
Born: (1957-08-06) August 6, 1957 (age 67)
Junction City, Kansas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 16, 1978, for the Atlanta Braves
NPB: 1987, for the Yakult Swallows
Last appearance
NPB: 1987, for the Yakult Swallows
MLB: June 18, 1988, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Topps Rookie All-Star Third Baseman
1978
Succeeded by
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
July 1980
Succeeded by
Preceded by Batters with 4 home runs in one game
July 6, 1986
Succeeded by