Robert Dale Talbot (June 6, 1928 – October 31, 2017) was an American professional

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player and was married to Mada Talbot. He was an

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in the Major Leagues during and for the

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. Talbot joined the Cubs from their

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team, the

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. He was born in

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. Talbot died October 31, 2017.Robert Talbot Obituary
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