Al López
Baseball player and manager, Hall of Famer
Born
August 20th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
October 30th, 2005
19 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in Major League Baseball, this individual had a successful career as both a player and a manager. As a catcher, played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, and Chicago White Sox. Transitioned to managing, leading teams such as the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977 for outstanding contributions to the sport. Served as the first Hispanic manager in the American League, breaking barriers in baseball management.
Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, and Chicago White Sox
Managed the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977
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