Robert Royce Usher (March 1, 1925 – December 29, 2014) was a

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who played in parts of six seasons, appearing first for the

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during 1946 and 1947, then in 1950 and 1951. He also played for the

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in 1952, and the

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and Washington Senators in 1957.

Biography

Usher was signed as a free agent by the

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prior to the 1943 season, making his debut on April 16, 1946 following naval service in World War II.

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