Donie Bush
Baseball player and manager
Born
October 8th, 1887
137 years ago
Died
March 28th, 1972
53 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Started a professional baseball career in the early 1900s. Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers. Managed the minor league team the Indianapolis Indians. Served as a team owner for the Tigers, contributing to the franchise's development. Bush's career spanned multiple roles in both playing and management, showcasing longevity in baseball.
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Managed the Indianapolis Indians
Owned the Detroit Tigers
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