Bob Swift was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher for various teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. He was born on March 6, 1915, in Salina, Kansas, and began his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1935.
Swift made his MLB debut in 1940 with the Detroit Tigers, where he played for six seasons. He was known for his strong arm and defensive skills as a catcher, and he was a reliable backup for the Tigers during his time with the team. In 1946, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he played for two seasons before being traded again to the St. Louis Browns in 1948.
Swift played for the Browns for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1950. He played for the White Sox for three seasons before being traded back to the Tigers in 1953. He played for the Tigers for two more seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Athletics in 1955.
Swift played for the Athletics for two seasons before being traded to the San Francisco Giants in 1957. He played for the Giants for one season before being traded to the Milwaukee Braves in 1958. He played for the Braves for one season before being traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1959.
Swift played for the Cubs for one season before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1960. He played for the Indians for one season before being traded to the Washington Senators in 1961. He played for the Senators for one season before being traded to the Minnesota Twins in 1962.
Swift played for the Twins for two seasons before retiring from baseball in 1964. During his career, he played in 1,010 games and had a batting average of .231 with 29 home runs and 226 RBIs. He was known for his defensive skills as a catcher and was a reliable backup for many teams during his career.
After retiring from baseball, Swift worked as a scout for the Twins and the Seattle Pilots/Milwaukee Brewers. He also worked as a coach for the Twins and the Brewers. He passed away on March 7, 1966, at the age of 51.
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