Jerry DaVanon

Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals

Jerry DaVanon - Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals
Born

August 21st, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as an infielder in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1970. Notable for time spent with the St. Louis Cardinals and the California Angels. Concluded playing career with a total of 391 games in the MLB, primarily filling roles at shortstop and second base. Was part of the Cardinals organization during their competitive years.

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

Competed in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1970

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