Bobby Veach

ABOUT BOBBY VEACH

14-year major league veteran and the only player in history to pinch-hit for the great Babe Ruth .

He gained fame by starring in the American Assocation until his major league debut.

He became known for playing great defense in left field and led the American League with 26 assists in 1920.

He had three sons with his wife Ethel.

While on the Detroit Tigers, he starred in the same outfield as Hall of Fame center fielder Ty Cobb .