Bob Buhl
Baseball player and All-Star pitcher
Born
August 12th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for teams including the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Braves. Achieved significant success during the 1960 season, earning a selection to the All-Star Game. Concluded career with a total of 166 wins and 157 losses, including notable performances in multiple seasons. Represented a key asset in the Braves' rotation during their 1957 World Series championship victory.
Selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 1960
Won the World Series with the Milwaukee Braves in 1957
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