Bob Horner Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bob Horner Memorabilia & Collectibles

 James Robert Horner, known as Bob Horner, is a retired Major League Baseball player who served as a third baseman and first baseman for two teams in the league. He was born on August 6, 1957 in Junction City, Kansas and attended Apollo High School where he established records in baseball. He pursued his college baseball career at Arizona State University where he became a recipient of the first ever Golden Spikes award. He also set records in the NCAA with 58 home runs for his college career and 25 home runs made in one season. He was the 1977 College World Series Most Valuable Player.

 

 

He started his professional career as a first overall pick in the 1978 MLB amateur draft by the Atlanta Braves. He had his debut season at MLB that year and appeared in 89 games. He won over Ozzie Smith as the National League Rookie of the Year. In 1987, he became a free agent and signed a deal with the Japanese League team Yakult Swallows where he made 31 home runs and runs batted in of 73.

He returned to play in the Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1988 and not soon after went into retirement after obtaining an injury. He posted a .277 batting average in his ten year MLB career and hit 218 home runs with 685 runs batted in. He was inducted to the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.

 

 

Bob Horner autographed MLB photos, autographed baseballs, autographed MLB bats and other MLB items can be purchased at sportsmemorabilia.com. Have these collectible items for your collection and amaze your friends with all the exclusive memorabilia you can get at the site.

 

 

 

 

About Bob Horner:

Bob Horner (full name: James Robert Horner; no nicknames) played third baseman and first baseman from 1978 until 1988 for the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the Braves from 1978 - 1986 and Cardinals in 1988. Over 10 seasons, he played 1020 games, hit 218 home runs, drove in 560 runs, and stole 14 bases. Born on August 6, 1957 in Junction City, KS, Horner stands 6' 1" and weighs 195 lb. He attended Apollo (Glendale, AZ) high school and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1978 amateur draft. His debut was on June 16, 1978 and he played his final game on June 18, 1988. Over his career, Horner made $6,766,333. Common misspellings of his name include James Bob bobby Robert Horner.