Bob Allison

William Robert "Bob" Allison (July 11, 1934 – April 9, 1995) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played in the American League for the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins from 1958 to 1970. He was born in Raytown, Missouri. A gifted all-around athlete, Allison was a star baseball and football player at the University of Kansas. In his Major League career, he hit 30 or more home runs three times and 20 or more in... more

William Robert "Bob" Allison (July 11, 1934 – April 9, 1995) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played in the American League for the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins from 1958 to 1970. He was born in Raytown, Missouri. A gifted all-around athlete, Allison was a star baseball and football player at the University of Kansas. In his Major League career, he hit 30 or more home runs three times and 20 or more in eight different seasons. Allison wasn't an especially fast player, but he was among the most feared baserunners of his time in hustling out numerous doubles and triples. At the three outfield positions he showed good range, and his strong arm was rated as one of the best in the league. He also played a solid first base late at his career, and his competitive attitude was highly praised by teammates and opponents. In 1959, his first full season, Allison batted .261 with 30 home runs and 85 runs batted in; led the league in triples (9), was... less