Herb Score
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
1933
92 years ago
Died
November 11th, 2008
16 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball player and sportscaster, he played for the Cleveland Indians from 1955 to 1958. He established himself as a standout pitcher before an injury affected his career. After retiring from playing, he became a well-known sports broadcaster, providing commentary and analysis for various baseball games. His contributions to both playing and broadcasting left a lasting legacy in the sport.
Played for the Cleveland Indians
Contributed as a sports broadcaster
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