Bobby Cargo

Robert J. Cargo (October 1, 1868 – April 27, 1904) was a former professional baseball shortstop who played two games for the 1892 Pittsburgh Pirates. He remained active in the minor leagues through 1903. He died of pneumonia in 1904, which he contracted during his playing career.

Bobby Cargo
Cargo with the Nashville Baseball Club in 1902
Shortstop
Born: (1868-10-01)October 1, 1868 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died: April 27, 1904(1904-04-27) (aged 35) Atlanta, Georgia
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
October 6, 1892, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
October 7, 1892, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Batting average	.250
Hits	1
Runs batted in	0
Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (1892)

Early life

Robert J. Cargo was born on October 1, 1868 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,[1] to Robert and Martha Cargo.[2] At the 1880 United States Census, Robert Sr. worked as a "stockdealer",[3] while Martha was unemployed, with her occupation listed as a "kh" [keephouse].[4] The family lived in the 11th Ward of Pittsburgh.[3][4][5]

References

1. "Bobby Cargo". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
2. "Cargo household entry in 1880 United States Census". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
3. "Cargo, Robert entry in 1880 United States Census". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
4. "Cargo, Martha entry in 1880 United States Census". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
5. "Cargo, Robert (Jr.) entry in 1880 United States Census". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved September 23, 2015.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)