Don Lund

Baseball player and coach for Tigers

Don Lund - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1923
Born

1923
103 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder and infielder from 1944 to 1953. Spent most of his career with the Detroit Tigers. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching and served as a coach for the Tigers. Contributed to the team's development and training.

Played for the Detroit Tigers

Served as a Tigers coach

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