Dave LaPoint
Baseball player and manager, 1987 World Series
Born
July 29th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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LaPoint played Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1980 to 1995. Teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox. He was part of the 1987 World Series champion Minnesota Twins. After his playing career, LaPoint transitioned into coaching and managing in various baseball leagues, including the affiliated minor leagues and independent leagues.
Played for the Minnesota Twins in the 1987 World Series
Managed in minor and independent league baseball
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