1950 Bowman Baseball Card # 168 – Words on back of Card Born: Overland Missouri on August 11 1915 Bob Scheffing hit .268 in 55 games with the Chicago Cubs in 1949. Played 5 seasons in the minors. Was drafted by Cubs in ’41. With them 2 years, followed by 3 years in The service. Bob hit stride in 1948 when he caught 102 games for the baby Bruins (Cubs) and batted an even .300. Hit 18 doubles that year. Knocked in 45 runs. Traded to Reds, June 1950. |