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Falk, Bibb August, 1899-1989

BiographyOutfielder Bibb Falk was one of the Chicago White Sox stars in the decade following the Black Sox Scandal.

Originally a pitcher, Falk played football and baseball at the University of Texas. While starring on the mound, he also hit over. 400. He was discovered by the White Sox while playing in an exhibition game against Chicago while still in college.

After his major league career ended, Falk spent 1932 as player/manager with the Toledo Mud Hens, hitting .321. The next year, 1933, he was a member of the Cleveland Indians coaching staff (and interim manager for one game), but was dismissed when Walter Johnson was brought in to manage the club. He was hired by the Boston Red Sox to finish the year as a scout, then was a coach in 1934. He then returned to scouting for the Red Sox from 1935 to 1940, working from his hometown of Austin, TX.

Falk was the brother of big league pitcher Chet Falk.

Falk is the one who bestowed the nickname of "Suitcase Bob" on Bob Seeds, because he moved around so much. His own nickname of "Jockey" came because he was so skillful at "riding" (i.e riling) opposite players.