Bob Turley

Baseball player and pitching coach

Bob Turley - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1930
Born

1930
96 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball primarily as a pitcher from 1951 to 1963. Achieved recognition while playing for the New York Yankees, including winning the World Series in 1958. Also played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, serving as a pitching coach for several teams in Major League Baseball.

Won the 1958 World Series with the New York Yankees

Selected as an American League All-Star in 1958

Coached MLB teams including the New York Mets

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