Don Gullett

Baseball player and coach, World Series champion

Don Gullett - Baseball player and coach, World Series champion
Born

January 6th, 1951
74 years ago

Died

2024
1 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and coach, achieved prominence as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played for the Cincinnati Reds, contributing to the team's success during the 1970s. Was part of the Reds' roster that won the World Series in 1975 and 1976. Later served as a pitching coach for various MLB teams, mentoring numerous players and influencing pitching strategies.

Won the World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975

Won the World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1976

Served as pitching coach for several MLB teams

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