Bob Shawkey was a professional baseball player who had a successful career spanning over two decades. He was born in 1889 in Pennsylvania and began his professional career in 1913 with the Philadelphia Athletics. He was a right-handed pitcher and was known for his control and accuracy.

Shawkey was an integral part of the Athletics' pitching staff for the next seven years, leading the American League in wins in 1916 and 1917. He was also selected to the All-Star team in 1916 and 1917. In 1920, he was traded to the New York Yankees, where he would remain for the next nine years. During his time with the Yankees, he was a part of three World Series championship teams and was selected to the All-Star team in 1923.

Shawkey was known for his durability and consistency, pitching over 200 innings in seven of his nine seasons with the Yankees. He was also known for his ability to pitch in big games, as he was the starting pitcher in the 1923 World Series and the 1926 World Series.

In 1929, Shawkey was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he finished his career in 1930. He retired with a career record of 193-140 and an ERA of 3.17. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.

Bob Shawkey was a successful and reliable pitcher who had a long and successful career. He was an important part of two World Series championship teams and was selected to the All-Star team three times. He was known for his control and accuracy, and his durability and consistency made him one of the most reliable pitchers of his era.

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