John Beradino

Baseball player and actor in The Doctors

John Beradino - Baseball player and actor in The Doctors
Born

May 1st, 1917
108 years ago

Died

May 19th, 1996
29 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a major league baseball infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1939 to 1945. After his baseball career, transitioned into acting, securing a role in the soap opera The Doctors, where he portrayed Dr. Steve Hardy for over 30 years. Also appeared in various films during the 1940s, contributing to both sports and entertainment industries.

Played for St. Louis Cardinals

Portrayed Dr. Steve Hardy in The Doctors

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