George Freese
Baseball player and coach with the Pirates
Born
1926
99 years ago
Died
July 27th, 2014
10 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contributed to the Pirates' 1960 World Series championship victory. Later transitioned into coaching roles, influencing young players and sharing expertise in the sport throughout his career.
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Was part of the 1960 World Series winning team
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