Dave Concepción

Baseball player and manager, 1975 World Series Champion

Dave Concepción - Baseball player and manager, 1975 World Series Champion
Born

June 17th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Played professional baseball primarily as a shortstop. Spent most of career with the Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball. Contributed to the team's success during the 1970s, including participation in four World Series. Played pivotal role in winning the 1975 World Series. Transitioned into coaching and managing roles after retirement. Inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.

Played shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds

Won the 1975 World Series

Inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame

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