Dolf Luque
Cuban baseball player and manager
Born
August 4th, 1890
135 years ago
Died
July 3rd, 1957
68 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cuba
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball primarily for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. Managed several teams in the Cuban Winter League. Pioneered the way for future Cuban players in the MLB, transitioning from player to a managerial role later in his career.
Achieved 194 wins in Major League Baseball
Served as a manager in the Cuban Winter League
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