Bob Schmidt Autographs
Bob Schmidt was born on May 26, 1933, in Payette, Idaho. He was a professional baseball player who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, Houston Colt .45s, and Detroit Tigers. He made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1958, and he played 4 seasons with the team, where he was known for his solid defense and strong arm. He also played in the 1958 World Series with the Braves, where he hit a walk-off single in Game 4 to give the Braves a 3-1 series lead.
In 1962, Schmidt was traded to the Houston Colt .45s, where he played for 3 seasons. He had his best offensive season in 1963 when he hit .293 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI. He was also named an All-Star that season, and he helped lead the Colt .45s to their first winning season in franchise history. In 1965, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers, where he played his final 4 seasons before retiring after the 1970 season. During his career, Schmidt was known for his strong arm and defensive skills, and he was considered one of the best defensive catchers of his era.
After his playing career, Schmidt became a manager in the minor leagues, and he also served as a coach for the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers. He was inducted into the Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988, and he also served as a scout for the Tigers and Brewers. Schmidt passed away on August 29, 2019, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as one of the best defensive catchers in MLB history.
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Traded items with a signature of Bob Schmidt
The most expensive item with a signature of Bob Schmidt (BOB SCHMIDT Signed Baseball 1961 Reds 1965 Yankees KOA Authenticated) was sold in May 2016 for $279.00 while the cheapest item (Bob Schmidt signed 3x5 index card) found a new owner for $0.69 in February 2013. The month with the most items sold (9) was July 2025 with an average selling price of $13.00 for an autographed item of Bob Schmidt. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2016 with $279.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.97 was February 2013. In average, an autographed item from Bob Schmidt is worth $4.99.
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Latest News about Bob Schmidt
Robert 'Bob' Schmidt, 69 (09/20/2014): Robert L. “Bob” Schmidt, 69, of Coralville, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. Services are pending at this time through Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. BOB SCHMIDT, Milton: Tragedy no time for politics (11/22/2013): It dismays me when someone like the Marshfield resident interviewed uses someone’s misfortune as an opportunity to advance a political viewpoint (“Pilot injured in small-plane crash at Marshfield Airport,” Nov. 16). Former Nampa City Councilman Bob Schmidt pleads guilty to fraud (11/21/2013): CANYON COUNTY — Former Nampa City Council member Bob Schmidt buried his face in his hands as he pleaded guilty to one felony count of insurance fraud Thursday afternoon.
