John Roseboro
Baseball player and coach, MLB All-Star
Born
May 13th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
August 16th, 2002
23 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player and coach, he played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams, primarily the Los Angeles Dodgers. He achieved recognition as an All-Star and was part of three World Series championship teams with the Dodgers during the 1960s. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, contributing to the development of future players. His skills behind the plate and leadership on the field distinguished his career.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 1966
Won World Series championships in 1959, 1963, and 1965
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