Ken Oberkfell
Baseball player and coach in MLB
Born
May 4th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1956, a baseball player and coach with a career spanning over a decade. Played primarily as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1982 to 1994 for teams including the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, and the New York Mets. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, serving in various roles within professional baseball.
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
Coached in the MLB
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