Jake Gibbs
Baseball player and coach for Yankees
Born
November 7th, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A former baseball player and coach, specializing in catching and infield positions. Played for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1966, primarily as a catcher. Transitioned into coaching after retirement and contributed to the development of players in collegiate baseball. Managed various teams at the collegiate level, emphasizing skill development and team strategy.
Played for the New York Yankees from 1962 to 1966
Coached at the collegiate level
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