Robert Taylor Fisher (November 3, 1886 – August 4, 1963) was an American professional baseball

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, who played in

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from 1912 to 1919. In 503 games over seven seasons, Fisher posted a .276

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(480-for-1,742) with 189 runs, 11

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, and 170

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. He recorded a .933

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playing at shortstop and

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. His older brother,

Newt Fisher Isaac Newton "Ike" "Newt" Fisher (June 28, 1871 – February 28, 1947) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League (baseball), National League in . Fisher helped organize the So ...

, played nine games for the

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in 1898.

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