David James Bancroft was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager.
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26 Facts About Dave Bancroft
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Dave Bancroft played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Boston Braves and the Brooklyn Robins between 1915 and 1930.
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Dave Bancroft coached with the Giants, then managed in the minor leagues and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
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Dave Bancroft was part of the Giants' World Series championship teams in 1921 and 1922.
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Dave Bancroft was a part of the National League pennant-winning teams of 1915 and 1923.
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However, his election was not without controversy, as the Veterans Committee included former teammates of Dave Bancroft, resulting in charges of cronyism against the Veterans Committee.
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Dave Bancroft attended Hopkins Grade School and Sioux City High School.
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Dave Bancroft's offense contributed to the Phillies' victory in Game 1, as he had an infield hit leading to the Phillies' winning run.
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Dave Bancroft feuded with Cravath, who became the Phillies' manager in 1919.
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Dave Bancroft tied Jack Smith for third with 117 runs scored, finished third with 209 hits, and tied Bob O'Farrell for second with 79 walks.
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Dave Bancroft set an MLB record for the most fielding chances by a shortstop in a season.
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Dave Bancroft was hospitalized with a case of pneumonia during the season.
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Dave Bancroft served as player–manager for the Braves for three seasons, from 1924 through 1927.
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Dave Bancroft missed time during the 1924 season with appendicitis.
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Dave Bancroft suggested that Bob Smith, ineffective as an infielder, become a pitcher; Smith's successes as a pitcher benefited the Braves' starting rotation.
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Dave Bancroft remained as a coach, filling in for McGraw when he was too ill to manage.
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Dave Bancroft managed the Minneapolis Millers of the Class-AA American Association in 1933.
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Dave Bancroft next managed the Sioux City Cowboys of the Class-A Western League in 1936.
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Dave Bancroft then managed the St Cloud Rox of the Class-C Northern League in 1947.
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Dave Bancroft was considered one of the fastest shortstops in baseball.
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Dave Bancroft can go equally well to his right or left, has a great arm, and is a good hitter.
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Dave Bancroft was inducted in The Des Moines Registers Iowa Sports Hall of Fame.
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Dave Bancroft married Edna Harriet Gisin while he played minor league baseball.
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Dave Bancroft retired in 1956 and spent his later years hunting and fishing.
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Dave Bancroft died on October 9,1972, in a hospital in Superior at the age of 81.
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