Barney Schultz

Baseball player and coach with the Cardinals

Barney Schultz - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1926
Born

1926
100 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and coach, he pitched in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1959. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and New York Yankees. In 1964, served as a coach for the St. Louis Cardinals during their World Series-winning season. Later contributed to the team's success through coaching roles for several years.

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

Coached the Cardinals to a World Series title in 1964

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