Fred Stanley
American baseball player and manager
Born
August 13th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop and third baseman for several teams including the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres. Managed minor league teams following retirement from playing. Contributed to teams as a utility player throughout a career spanning from 1969 to 1980.
Played for the New York Yankees
Managed minor league teams
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