Search Bob Lemon Bob Lemon Robert Granville Lemon Born: September 22, 1920, San Bernardino, California Died: January 11, 2000, Long Beach, California Bats: left Throws: right Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA: 1976 305 votes of 388 ballots cast: 78.61% Eight years after making his professional debut as an infielder-outfielder, Bob Lemon realized his destiny as a pitcher. At the age of 25, he ...