He played Major League Baseball as a catcher with the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Athletics, and Boston Red Sox.

Garbark made his Major League debut on September 3, 1934 with the Indians.

Garbark's brother, Mike, also played professionally and had the same batting average (.261) as Bob in 1944.

Garbark coached baseball at his alma mater, Allegheny College, for 32 seasons (1947–1978), compiling a record of 282–201–3.

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