Charlie Leibrandt
American baseball pitcher, World Series champ
Born
October 4th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Had a successful career spanning from 1981 to 1994, contributing significantly to teams such as the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves. Played a crucial role in the Royals' 1985 World Series victory. Also served as a reliable starting pitcher for the Braves, participating in multiple playoff campaigns during his tenure.
Contributed to the Kansas City Royals' 1985 World Series win
Played for the Atlanta Braves in the early 1990s
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