Bob Wiesler

Baseball player; New York Yankees

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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