Frank White
Baseball player and politician
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Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a second baseman for the Kansas City Royals from 1973 to 1990. Contributed to the team's success by helping secure the 1985 World Series Championship. After retiring from baseball, entered politics and served as the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. Advocated for sports and education initiatives during the tenure in office.
Won the 1985 World Series with the Kansas City Royals
Served as Missouri's Lieutenant Governor
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