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Bobby Henrich American baseball player dead at age 87

Bobby Henrich

Bobby Henrich, an American baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Redlegs and Reds, died on February 16, 2026.

Robert Edward Henrich was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played parts of three seasons, from 1957 until 1959, for the Cincinnati Redlegs. He was used most frequently as a pinch runner.

Born in Lawrence, Kansas, he first drew the attention of pro scouts after his junior year at Compton High School and later played both shortstop and center field in high school.

Robert Edward Henrich (December 24, 1938 – February 9, 2026) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played parts of three seasons, from 1957 until 1959, for the Cincinnati Redlegs. He was used most frequently as a pinch runner.

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