Joe Girardi

Baseball manager and former player

Joe Girardi - Baseball manager and former player
Born

October 14th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals. Managed the Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies. Led the New York Yankees to a World Series championship in 2009. Earned a reputation for strategic decision-making and strong leadership skills.

Managed New York Yankees to a 2009 World Series title

Played for four MLB teams during a 15-year career

Won a Gold Glove Award as a catcher

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