Bill Campbell

Baseball player and coach

Bill Campbell - Baseball player and coach
Born

August 9th, 1948
76 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and coach participated in Major League Baseball. Played as a pitcher primarily for the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs. Transitioned to coaching, serving as a pitching coach for multiple MLB teams. Contributed significantly to player development and team strategies over decades in the sport.

Played for the San Francisco Giants

Coached for the Chicago Cubs

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