Clem Labine
Baseball pitcher, 1955 All-Star
Born
August 6th, 1926
99 years ago
Died
March 2nd, 2007
18 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher played primarily in Major League Baseball during the 1950s and early 1960s. Labine pitched for multiple teams, most notably the Brooklyn Dodgers, with whom he won the World Series in 1955. After his time with the Dodgers, he also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers. Labine was selected as an All-Star in 1956, showcasing his skills on a national platform. His career spanned over 10 seasons, during which he established himself as a reliable reliever and starter in the league.
Won the 1955 World Series with the Dodgers
Selected as an All-Star in 1956
Pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers
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