Bob Wiesler
Baseball player; New York Yankees
Born
August 13th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
August 10th, 2014
10 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball as an outfielder, primarily with the New York Yankees. Wiesler's career spanned from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s. He participated in major league baseball during a competitive era, contributing to the team's successes. After leaving the Yankees, Wiesler played for several minor league teams before retiring from professional baseball. His legacy includes significant performances in key games.
Played for the New York Yankees
Participated in the World Series
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