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Ernesto Natali Lombardi (April 6, 1908 – September 26, 1977) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Brooklyn Robins, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, and New York Giants during a career that spanned 17 years, from 1931 through 1947.
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Catcher Ernie Lombardi would appear to be the kind of tall tale scouts like to invent when they are sitting through a rain delay. Everything about the longtime Reds star seemed larger than life. He had one of the best arms in baseball, the kind of arm that tempted scouts at times to make him a pitcher.
Jan 4, 2012 · Ernie Lombardi is one such player. On October 8, 1939, at Crosley Field, the Reds and New York Yankees were playing Game Four of the World Series. The Yankees held a commanding 3-0 lead in the Series, and were looking to sweep the Reds.
Ernie Lombardi Bio. Fullname: Ernesto Natali Lombardi; Nickname: Schnozz; Born: 4/06/1908 in Oakland, CA; High School: McClymonds, Oakland, CA; Debut: 4/15/1931; Hall of Fame: 1986; Died: 9/26/1977
Biographical Info Full Name: Ernesto Natali Lombardi Position: Catcher Bats: Right Throws: Right Born: April 6, 1908 Place of Birth: Oakland, CA Debut: April 15, 1931 (23) Last Game: September 17, 1947 (39) Died: September 26, 1977 (69) HOF Induction: 1986 Teams & Awards Teams: Brooklyn Robins, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, New York Giants ...
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Ernie Lombardi baseball stats page.
Ernie Lombardi played 17 seasons for 4 teams, including the Reds and Giants. He had a .306 batting average, 1,792 hits, 190 home runs, 990 RBIs and 601 runs scored. He won 1 MVP award and 1 World Series. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.
Ernie Lombardi played 17 seasons for 4 teams, including the Reds and Giants. He had a .306 batting average, 1,792 hits, 190 home runs, 990 RBIs and 601 runs scored. He won 1 MVP award and 1 World Series. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.
Ernie Lombardi started his professional baseball career with the Pacific Coast League in 1926. He played with minor league teams from 1926 through 1930. In January, 1931, he was traded to the Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers.
