Bill Doak
American baseball player and coach
Born
1891
134 years ago
Died
November 26th, 1954
70 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1910 to 1922, primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, influencing young players and contributing to the development of the sport. His approach to pitching and coaching left a lasting imprint on the teams he worked with.
Pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals
Coached major league teams
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