About Bob Sykes Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Bob Sykes:
Bob Sykes (full name: Robert Joseph Sykes; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1977 until 1981 for the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the Tigers from 1977 - 1978 and Cardinals from 1979 - 1981. Over 5 seasons, he started 61 games, won 23 games, struck out 215 batters, and had a 4.65 ERA. Born on December 11, 1954 in Neptune, NJ, Sykes stands 6' 1" and weighs 195 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 19th round of the 1974 amateur draft. His debut was on April 9, 1977 and he played his final game on October 4, 1981. Common misspellings of his name include Robert Bob bobby Joseph robert Sykes.