Jim Brewer
Baseball player and coach
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
November 16th, 1987
37 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Had a career spanning from 1956 to 1967, representing the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Minnesota Twins. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of young talent in baseball. Involved in several professional and collegiate teams as a coach.
Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Coached in professional and collegiate baseball
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