Bob Turley
Baseball player and pitching coach
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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