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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