Ken Singleton
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
June 10th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1984, representing teams such as the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, and Baltimore Orioles. Achieved notable success with the Orioles, contributing to their 1983 World Series championship. Transitioned to a broadcasting career post-retirement, serving as a sportscaster for various networks, providing analysis and commentary on baseball events.
Played in the 1983 World Series with Orioles
Worked as a sportscaster for ESPN and MASN
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