Eddie Mathews

Baseball player and manager; MLB All-Star

Eddie Mathews - Baseball player and manager; MLB All-Star
Born

October 13th, 1931
93 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and manager, this individual played primarily for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves as a third baseman. Career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1952 to 1968. Selected as an All-Star for 12 seasons and participated in the World Series three times, achieving a championship in 1957. Transitioned to managing after retirement, leading teams in MLB during the 1970s and 1980s. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978.

Achieved 12 All-Star selections

Won World Series with Milwaukee Braves in 1957

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978

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