Chris Speier
Baseball player and coach with Giants
Born
June 28th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball primarily as a shortstop in Major League Baseball. Participated in a successful career spanning from 1967 to 1986, playing for teams such as the San Francisco Giants and the Montreal Expos. Transitioned into coaching, serving as a coach for various teams after retiring from playing. Contributions to the sport include mentoring upcoming players and working on strategy development for teams.
Played for the San Francisco Giants
Coached for the San Francisco Giants
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