Jamie Moyer
Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born
November 18th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1986 to 2012, spanning over 25 seasons with various teams. Gained recognition for longevity in the sport and precision pitching. Achieved significant success with the Philadelphia Phillies, helping the team win the World Series in 2008. Concluded a career distinguished by notable performances and records, including being the oldest pitcher to win a Major League game.
Winning the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008
Being the oldest pitcher to win a Major League game
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