Dan Driessen
Baseball player and coach with Reds
Born
July 29th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in Major League Baseball primarily as a first baseman and outfielder. Career spanned from 1973 to 1986. Spent significant time with the Cincinnati Reds, contributing to the team's success during the 1970s and 1980s. Participated in two World Series and won a championship in 1975. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, applying expertise in the sport to assist developing players.
Won the World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975
Played for the Montreal Expos and other teams
Assisted in player development in coaching roles
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