Fred Beebe
Baseball player and coach, 1912 Olympics
Baseball player and coach, 1912 Olympics
Played professional baseball primarily as a pitcher and later transitioned to coaching. Competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics as a member of the United States baseball team. Contributed to the development of baseball skills for younger players through coaching roles in various leagues.
Competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
Served as a coach in professional baseball leagues
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