Gino Cimoli
Baseball player; 1954 World Series champion
Born
December 18th, 1929
95 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball primarily as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 1951 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and played for several teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Kansas City Athletics. Contributed to the Dodgers' success in the 1954 World Series, helping the team secure the championship. Had a career batting average of .259 with over 800 hits and was recognized for his speed on the bases.
Won the 1954 World Series with the New York Giants
Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates
Totaled over 800 career hits in MLB
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