Pirates great Bob Robertson honored in Mount Savage
For a few seconds, Bob Robertson closes his eyes, almost as if to teleport back to that fateful October night. Oct. 12, 1971. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Three Rivers Stadium. 50,403 people in attendance. “The batter will be Bobby Robertson,” Pirates play-by-play man Bob Prince says during NBC’s broadcast. “How long, Curt (Gowdy), can the Pirates keep knocking at the door without tracking ...
Bob Robertson, a former baseball player from Mount Savage, was honored in his hometown earlier this month. The Mason-Dixon Lions Club installed green and yellow signs commemorating the school's state championship teams and athletes. Robertson, a 1964 graduate, was recognized for his contributions to the town's spirit and community.
Born in Frostburg, Robertson grew up without running water in a restored historic home. His skills on the field earned him interest from major league teams, particularly the Pittsburgh Pirates, who signed him shortly after his high school graduation. Robertson's journey to the major leagues included a stint in the minor leagues, where he began his professional career with the Salem Rebels of the Appalachian League.
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