Bernie Carbo

Professional baseball player and World Series champion

Bernie Carbo - Professional baseball player and World Series champion
Born

August 5th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder and designated hitter from 1969 to 1980. Contributed to teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and Boston Red Sox. Achieved recognition for a pivotal role in the 1975 World Series, becoming a key player by hitting a famous pinch-hit home run in Game 6 against the Cincinnati Reds.

Hit a pinch-hit home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.

Played for the Boston Red Sox and contributed to their successful seasons.

Won the World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975.

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