#79 Bob Lee

Robert Dean Lee (Moose or Horse)
Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 225 lb.
Born: November 26, 1937 in Ottumwa, IA
MLB Debut: April 15, 1964 Los Angeles Angels
Final MLB Game: August 25, 1968 Cincinatti Reds
Years with the Angels: 1964-1966

ANGELS TRANSACTIONS:
August 1, 1963: Sent to the Los Angeles Angels by the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a conditional deal.
December 15, 1966: Traded by the California Angels to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Nick Willhite.

1964 Topps #502

ANGELS DEBUT:
Entered in the 5th of the Barry Latman debut meltdown game and struck out Chuck Hinton, got Moose Skowron to fly out, then struck out Jim King in his one inning pitched of the eventual 6-4 loss to the Washington Senators on Wednesday, April 15, 1964 (N) at D.C. Stadium.

From the back of his rookie card...a sign of great things to come.

ANGELS RECORD:
1964-1966
20-16 with 58 saves in 194 games (5 starts) with a 1.99 ERA, 256 K in 370 IP.
Top 100 Angels
AL All-Star (1965)

BEST ANGELS GAME:
Threw 10 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits with 8 strikeouts of a 2-1 loss (no-decision) to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, April 25, 1964 (N) at Chavez Ravine.

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS:
- Originally signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1956
- Also played for the Dodgers (67) and Reds (67-68)
- One career home run (Angels) in 67 ABs
- Loved to face Roger Maris 1 for 13 .077, 5Ks
- Hated to face Curt Blefary 7 for 10 .700, 2 doubles, 2 HR