John Denny

Baseball player and coach with All-Star honors

John Denny - Baseball player and coach with All-Star honors
Born

November 8th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1989. Represented several teams including the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and the Cleveland Indians. Achieved All-Star status in 1983 while with the Phillies, where performance included leading the National League in earned run average. Transitioned into coaching, contributing to player development and team strategies in various capacities following the playing career.

Selected as an All-Star in 1983

Led National League in ERA in 1983

Played for the Philadelphia Phillies

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