Hal Keller

Baseball player and manager

Hal Keller - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1928
Born

1928
98 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder and was a long-serving manager in the minor leagues. Played for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1940s. Transitioned into coaching and management, leading multiple teams in the minor leagues. Worked in player development and contributed to the growth of various players.

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

Managed multiple minor league teams

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