Johnny Temple
Baseball player and coach
Born
August 8th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
1994
31 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as a second baseman. Primarily associated with the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians, recognized for a career that spanned from 1948 to 1960. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of players in several baseball organizations.
Selected for the 1954 All-Star Game
Played for the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians
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