David Cone

Baseball pitcher and sportscaster

David Cone - Baseball pitcher and sportscaster
Born

January 2nd, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 2003. Teams included the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox. Achieved notable success with the Yankees, winning four World Series championships. Recorded a perfect game in 1999 while pitching for the Yankees, marking a significant milestone in baseball history. Transitioned to sports broadcasting, providing analysis and commentary for various networks.

Won four World Series championships with New York Yankees

Pitched a perfect game in 1999

Named an All-Star three times

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