Bob Grim
Baseball player with Yankees 1954 All-Star
Born
March 8th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
October 23rd, 1996
28 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball player primarily as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1963. Played most notably for the New York Yankees, achieving recognition for performance in the 1954 All-Star Game. Contributed to the success of the team during the 1950s, earning a reputation as a reliable player. Also played for the Kansas City Athletics and other teams during career.
Selected for the 1954 All-Star Game
Played for the New York Yankees
Contributed to team's success in the 1950s
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