Bob Carpenter Jr. was a professional baseball player who played as an outfielder for various teams during his career. He was born on December 23, 1920, in Wilmington, Delaware, and grew up in a family that was heavily involved in baseball. His father, Bob Carpenter Sr., was the owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, and his uncle, Ruly Carpenter, also owned the team for a period of time.

Carpenter Jr. began his baseball career in the minor leagues, playing for the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 1940. He then played for various other minor league teams before being called up to the major leagues in 1948 to play for the Phillies. He played for the Phillies for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in 1950.

Carpenter Jr. played for the Red Sox for three seasons before being traded to the Washington Senators in 1953. He played for the Senators for two seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955. He played for the Pirates for one season before being traded back to the Phillies in 1956.

Carpenter Jr. played for the Phillies for two more seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1958. He played for the Reds for one season before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1959. He played for the Cardinals for two seasons before being traded back to the Phillies in 1961.

Carpenter Jr. played for the Phillies for one more season before being traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1962. He played for the Cubs for one season before being traded to the New York Yankees in 1963. He played for the Yankees for one season before being traded back to the Phillies in 1964.

Carpenter Jr. played for the Phillies for one more season before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1965. He played for the Reds for one season before being traded back to the Phillies in 1966. He played for the Phillies for one more season before retiring from baseball in 1967.

During his career, Carpenter Jr. had a batting average of .257, hit 64 home runs, and had 347 RBIs. He was known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 98 bases during his career. He was also known for his strong arm in the outfield, recording 68 assists during his career.

After retiring from baseball, Carpenter Jr. remained involved in the sport as a broadcaster and executive. He worked as a broadcaster for the Phillies and also served as the team's president from 1972 to 1981. He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in 1978.

Overall, Bob Carpenter Jr. had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for various teams during his career and making a significant impact on the sport.

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