Eddie Kasko

Baseball manager and player for Reds

Eddie Kasko - Baseball manager and player for Reds
Born

June 27th, 1932
92 years ago

Died

2020
5 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in Major League Baseball primarily as a shortstop. Played for the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals from 1957 to 1965. Managed the Boston Red Sox during the mid-1970s. Served as a coach for multiple teams after managing. Contributed to the development of players and strategies in baseball.

Played for Cincinnati Reds

Managed Boston Red Sox

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