Summary
Robert Earl Cone (February 27, 1894 – May 24, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and one of the early urologists in Texas.
| Bob Cone | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 27, 1894 Galveston, Texas | |
| Died: May 24, 1955 (aged 61) Galveston, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 25, 1915, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 25, 1915, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 40.50 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
| Teams | |
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Biography edit
Cone was born in Galveston, Texas, where he attended Ball High School.[1] He played baseball at the University of Texas at Austin from 1912 to 1915. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1915 season.[2]
After his baseball career, Cone attended medical school, graduating from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in 1919. He became a urologist affiliated with the same institution, establishing urology as a distinct surgical specialty at UTMB and remaining the urology chief until his death.[3] The Texas Urological Society was formed at Cone's home in Galveston.[4]
Cone married Mallie Parten in 1926. The couple had two children. Cone died in 1955.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Hall of Honor". Galveston Daily News. October 7, 1984. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ "All-time Longhorns in the Major Leagues". University of Texas at Austin. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ "History of urology at UTMB Health". University of Texas Medical Branch. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ "TUS history". Texas Urological Society. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)