Ducky Detweiler

Baseball player and manager, MLB

Ducky Detweiler - Athletes & Sports Figures born February 15th, 1919
Born
Died

2013
13 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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