Bob Savage

John Robert Savage (December 1, 1921 – July 26, 2013) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns in parts of five seasons seasons spanning 1942–1949. Listed at 6' 2", 180 lb., Savage batted and threw right handed. He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Savage originally signed with the Athletics in 1942, making his major league debut on June 24. Like many other players of the era, his career was interrupted by World War II conflict. He served with the 3rd Infantry Regiment, where received three Purple Heart awards.