Freddie Lindstrom
Baseball player and coach, World Series champion
Born
1905
120 years ago
Died
October 4th, 1981
43 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as a third baseman from 1924 to 1936. Played for the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs. Won two National League pennants and was part of the Giants' 1933 World Series championship team. Transitioned into coaching after retirement from playing, contributing to the development of future players.
Won the 1933 World Series with the New York Giants
Played in the 1929 and 1930 MLB All-Star Games
Served as a coach in various minor league teams
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