Jim Brewer

Baseball player and coach

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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