Eli Marrero
Cuban baseball player, coach, and manager
Played professional baseball primarily as a catcher and outfielder. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1997 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Also played for the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves during his career. Transitioned to coaching and management roles after retiring as a player, contributing to the development of players in various organizations.
Debuted in MLB with St. Louis Cardinals
Contributed to player development as a coach
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American basketball player
Born
November 17th, 1934 91 years ago
Died
February 27th, 2014 11 years ago — 79 years old
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French general and military leader
Born
November 17th, 1765 260 years ago
Died
September 7th, 1840 185 years ago — 74 years old
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Russian-American actor in films
Born
November 17th, 1905 120 years ago
Died
March 5th, 1967 58 years ago — 61 years old
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Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
November 17th, 1902 123 years ago
Died
January 1st, 1995 31 years ago — 92 years old
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American General and Ohio Governor
Born
November 17th, 1835 190 years ago
Died
September 13th, 1915 110 years ago — 79 years old
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Field Marshal, 1st Viscount Montgomery
Born
November 17th, 1887 138 years ago
Died
March 24th, 1976 49 years ago — 88 years old
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