Julián Javier
Baseball player and 1964 World Series champ
Born
August 9th, 1936
88 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A Dominican-American baseball player played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). His career spanned from 1956 to 1969, primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals. Integral to the Cardinals' success, participated in the team's 1964 World Series championship victory over the New York Yankees. After his playing career, transitioned into coaching and contributed to the development of future players.
Played in MLB from 1956 to 1969
Won the 1964 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals
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