Al Cabrera
Baseball player and manager

Born
May 11th, 1881
143 years ago
Died
1964
61 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cuba
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Played professional baseball primarily as a shortstop and later served as a manager in the minor leagues. Had a career in the Cuban League and participated in various leagues in the United States. Managed several teams in the minor leagues after retirement from playing.
Played in the Cuban League
Managed teams in the minor leagues
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