Fabian Gaffke

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Given name: Fabian Sebastian Gaffke
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Rightfield
Hght/Wght: 5'10" / 185 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Aug 5, 1913 in Milwaukee, WI
Died: Feb 8, 1992 in Milwaukee, WI (78 years old)
Debut: Sep 9, 1936

Fabian Sebastian Gaffke (August 5, 1913 – February 8, 1992) was an American right fielder who played in Major League Baseball between 1936 and 1942 for the Boston Red Sox (1936–39) and Cleveland Indians (1941–42). Listed at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), 185 lb., Gaffke batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In a six-season career, Gaffke was a .227 hitter (73-for-321) with seven home runs and 42 RBI in 129 games, including 43 runs, 14 doubles, four triples, and two stolen bases.

Gaffke died in his homeland of Milwaukee, Wisconsin at age 78.