Champ Summers

Baseball player and coach

Champ Summers - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1946
Born

1946
79 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Summers played professional baseball primarily as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1979. He appeared in 227 games for teams including the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and San Diego Padres. After his playing career, he transitioned to coaching and continued to share his knowledge of the game. Summers contributed to various minor league teams and served as a hitting instructor, influencing younger players.

Played for the Chicago Cubs

Played for the Detroit Tigers

Played for the San Diego Padres

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