Don Mincher
Baseball player and manager, All-Star
Born
1938
87 years ago
Died
March 4th, 2012
13 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional baseball player and manager, played as a first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams including the Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, and the Seattle Pilots. Achieved an All-Star selection in 1967. Concluded playing career in 1970 and transitioned to management in the minor leagues, where he continued to influence the game until retirement.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 1967
Played for the Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, and Seattle Pilots
Managed in the minor leagues after retirement
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