Bob Kennedy
Baseball player and manager
Born
August 18th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
April 7th, 2005
20 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1955. Teams included the Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, and Detroit Tigers. Transitioned into coaching and management, taking on roles with teams such as the New York Mets and the Seattle Mariners. Managed the Mariners during the 1980 season. Later served as a scout for several teams, contributing to player recruitment and development.
Played for the Washington Senators
Managed the Seattle Mariners
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