Hampden-Sydney College

An outstanding two-sport athlete for the Tigers, Robert W. (Bobby) Humphreys played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Senators. He pitched for the Cardinals in the World Series. During his college career, Humphreys was a four-year letterman in baseball and basketball. In addition, he was vice president of his senior class.

He was the most valuable player on the Tiger baseball team all four of his seasons. During batting practice before a game with American University, Humphreys suffered a serious eye injury which might have ended his baseball career; but his desire and determination to play major league baseball prevailed. Originally a third baseman, after the injury he concentrated on pitching. Humphreys became the coordinator of player development for the Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league system. He lives in Glendale, Arizona.