Robert Louis Hall (December 22, 1923 – March 12, 1983) was a

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who played from 1949 through 1953 for the Boston Braves (1949–50) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1953). Listed at , , Hall batted and threw right-handed. He was born in

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. In a three-season career, Hall posted a 9–18 record with a 5.40

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in 89 appearances, including 27 starts, one

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, eight complete games and one save, giving up 182 runs (16 unearned) on 307 hits and 146 walks while

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133 in 276 innings of work.

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