Del Crandall
Baseball player and manager, Braves
Born
March 5th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball catcher primarily for the Milwaukee Braves from 1949 to 1963. After retiring as a player, transitioned into a managerial role in Major League Baseball, overseeing teams such as the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants. Crandall contributed to the game not only through his skills as a player but also through his leadership on the field as a manager.
Played as a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves
Managed the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants
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