Eddie Miksis
Professional baseball player and infielder
Born
Died
2005
21 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American professional baseball player, played primarily as an infielder from 1944 to 1959. His career included stints with the Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Baltimore Orioles. Miksis was part of the Dodgers team that won the 1955 World Series. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II before starting his baseball career.
Played for Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Baltimore Orioles
Won the 1955 World Series with the Dodgers
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