Don Lenhardt
Baseball player and coach with the Cardinals

Born
October 4th, 1922
102 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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