Bill Doak

American baseball player and coach

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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