Don Zimmer
Baseball manager and coach
Born
January 17th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
June 4th, 2014
11 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A baseball player, coach, and manager, contributed significantly to Major League Baseball over several decades. Played as an infielder for teams including the Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets. Transitioned to coaching and managing, leading teams such as the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees during various periods. Served as an important figure within the Yankees organization, particularly during the late 1990s when the team won multiple World Series titles.
Managed the New York Yankees
Coached the Chicago Cubs
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