Dan Osinski

Baseball player and World Series champion

Dan Osinski - Baseball player and World Series champion
Born

November 17th, 1933
91 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1969, primarily as a relief pitcher. Played for several teams including the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and the Atlanta Braves. Contributed to the Braves' victory in the 1964 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Achieved a career win-loss record of 38-40 with an earned run average of 3.75 over 352 innings pitched. Retired after a successful career showcasing talent in a specialized role.

Played a key role in the 1964 World Series

Pitched for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox

Maintained a career earned run average of 3.75

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