Buck Martinez

Baseball player and manager, Blue Jays

Buck Martinez - Baseball player and manager, Blue Jays
Born

November 7th, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1986. Teams included the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Toronto Blue Jays. Managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 2000 to 2001. Transitioned to a broadcasting career, providing analysis for ESPN and the Blue Jays.

Played catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays

Managed the Toronto Blue Jays

Worked as a sports broadcaster

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