Doug Glanville
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
August 25th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004, primarily as an outfielder. Teams included the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Texas Rangers. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting post-retirement, providing analysis and commentary for networks such as ESPN and NBC Sports. Contributed to sports journalism through articles and columns that reflect on the game and its culture.
Played for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Texas Rangers
Worked as a sports analyst for ESPN and NBC Sports
Wrote columns on baseball for various media outlets
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