Jean Geissinger
American baseball player
Born
June 25th, 1934
90 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, debuting in 1954. Played for the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Athletics. Concluded career in 1960 after appearing in a total of 298 games. Contributed to the teams with his versatility and solid fielding skills during his tenure.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Played for the Kansas City Athletics
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