Firpo Marberry

Baseball player and manager

Firpo Marberry - Baseball player and manager
Born

November 30th, 1898
126 years ago

Died

June 30th, 1976
48 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and manager, made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from the 1920s to the 1930s. Played primarily as a relief pitcher for the Washington Senators and later managed the Charlotte Hornets in the minor leagues. Achieved recognition for pitching prowess and effective management strategies during the transition of baseball techniques and styles.

Pitched for the Washington Senators

Managed the Charlotte Hornets

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