About Bob Tillman Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Bob Tillman:
Bob Tillman (full name: John Robert Tillman; no nicknames) played catcher from 1962 until 1970 for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. He played for the Red Sox from 1962 - 1967, Yankees in 1967 and Braves from 1968 - 1970. Over 9 seasons, he played 775 games, hit 79 home runs, drove in 189 runs, and stole 1 bases. Born on March 24, 1937 in Nashville, TN, Tillman stood 6' 4" and weighed 205 lb. He attended Litton (Nashville, TN) high school. His debut was on April 15, 1962 and he played his final game on October 1, 1970. Over his career, Tillman made $19,000. Common misspellings of his name include John Bob bobby Robert Tillman.