Bob Scheffing
Baseball player and manager
Born
August 11th, 1913
111 years ago
Died
1985
40 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball primarily for the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs. Managed the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers later in his career. In 1950, managed the Tigers to a third-place finish in the American League. Participated in two All-Star Games during playing career. Contributed to the baseball community after retirement through coaching and managing.
Played as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers
Managed the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers
Participated in two All-Star Games
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