Donie Bush

Baseball player and manager

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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