Dave Bancroft
Dave Bancroft was born on April 20, 1891. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Dave Bancroft
David James Bancroft (April 20, 1891 – October 9, 1972) was an American professional baseball player and manager. A shortstop, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Boston Braves and the Brooklyn Robins between 1915 and 1930. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Bancroft played in minor league baseball from 1909 through 1914, at which point he was bought by the Phillies. The Giants traded for Bancroft during the 1920 season. After playing for the Giants through the 1923 season, he became player-manager of the Braves, serving in that role for four years.…