Clyde King

Baseball player and manager with the Yankees

Clyde King - Baseball player and manager with the Yankees
Born

1924
101 years ago

Died

November 2nd, 2010
15 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and manager who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played for the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Dodgers, and other teams. Managed the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals. In the front office, contributed to baseball operations for several teams, enhancing player development and talent evaluation.

Played for the New York Yankees

Managed the New York Yankees

Managed the Kansas City Royals

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