Dave Robertson Death
Davis passed away on November 5, 1970 at the age of 81 in Virginia Beach, VA.
When did Dave Robertson die?
November 5, 1970How old was Dave Robertson when died?
81Where did Dave Robertson die? What was the location of death?
Virginia Beach, VA
Dave Robertson Birthday and Date of Death
Dave Robertson was born on September 25, 1889 and died on November 5, 1970. Davis was 81 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 25, 1889
Date of Death: November 5, 1970
Age at Death: 81
Dave Robertson - Biography
Davis Aydelotte Robertson (September 25, 1889 – November 5, 1970) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of 9 seasons with the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1916 and 1917 he tied for the National League lead in home runs (with Cy Williams and Gavvy Cravath, respectively) while playing for New York. Robertson was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He attended North Carolina State University after matriculating at Maury High School and Norfolk Academy. He died at the age of 81 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The short-distanced right field fence at the Polo Grounds was a frequent target of long drives hit by Robertson and his Giants' teammate, Benny Kauff. Their hits to right field became so much of an issue that National League officials convened following the 1916 baseball season. Baseball officials decided to amend Rule #1, which read the shortest distance from a fence or stand on fair territory to the home base should be 235 feet. The amendment to the rule changed the shortest distance from a stand or fence to 270 feet.
