Darren Daulton

Baseball catcher and World Series champion

Darren Daulton - Baseball catcher and World Series champion
Born

January 3rd, 1962
63 years ago

Died

August 6th, 2017
8 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball catcher played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Florida Marlins during a career spanning from 1983 to 1997. Daulton was instrumental in the Phillies' success, helping the team reach the 1993 World Series. He later won a championship with the Marlins in 1997. In addition to his on-field contributions, Daulton also served as a team leader and mentor to younger players, influencing the game beyond just statistics.

Appeared in the 1993 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies

Won the 1997 World Series with the Florida Marlins

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