Bobby Valentine
Baseball manager and former player
Born
May 13th, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball for teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, and New York Mets. Managed the New York Mets and won the 2000 National League pennant. Served as the head coach of the baseball team at Boston Red Sox. Also worked in various roles in professional baseball, including as a commentator and an executive. His contributions to the game span several decades.
Managed the New York Mets to a NL pennant in 2000
Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, and New York Mets
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