Ducky Detweiler
Baseball player and manager, MLB
Born
Died
2013
12 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder. Managed in the minor leagues after a playing career. Contributed to the development of players and teams through managerial roles. His career spanned over several decades in baseball.
Played for the Chicago Cubs
Managed teams in the minor leagues
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