Gil McDougald
Baseball player and coach, New York Yankees
Born
May 19th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This individual played as a second baseman and third baseman in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1960. During a successful career, was part of five World Series championship teams. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching and contributed to the development of future baseball talent within the sport. His contributions to the team and later coaching roles left a mark on the organization.
Played for the New York Yankees
Won five World Series championships
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