Bob Glenalvin

Robert Joseph Glenalvin
born Edward W. Dowling

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut July 12, 1890
• Final Game September 16, 1893
• Born January 17, 1867 in Indianapolis, IN USA
• Died March 24, 1944 in Detroit, MI USA

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Biographical Information

In addition to two seasons in the majors as an above-average hitter, Bob Glenalvin managed a couple of teams in Portland, OR. In 1891, his Portland team in the Pacific Northwest League won the pennant, and in 1896 his Portland team in the New Pacific League was in first place when the league folded. Bob also had the highest batting average in the league at the time.

He managed Los Angeles in 1892 (at the time in the California League) and Detroit in 1894 (in the Western League).