Today's Birthday: Bill Robinson (Wellsville Braves, 1961)

Credits: Topp Co. via Trading Card Database

Former New York-Penn League prospect Bill Robinson was born on this date in 1943.

Robinson played in 67 games for the Wellsville Braves in 1961 (.239/.306/.355, 2 HR, 25 RBI).

He spent 16 seasons in the major leagues, playing for the Atlanta Braves (1966), New York Yankees (1967-69), Philadelphia Phillies (1972-74, 1982-83) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1975-82)

Source: Baseball Reference

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