Don Lenhardt

Baseball player and coach with the Cardinals

Don Lenhardt - Baseball player and coach with the Cardinals
Born

October 4th, 1922
103 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and coach, played primarily as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945. Played for teams including the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching, contributing to various teams through the 1970s.

Debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945

Played with the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers

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