Kent Tekulve

Baseball player and sportscaster

Kent Tekulve - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

March 5th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and earned a reputation as one of the leading closers in Major League Baseball. Contributed to the Pirates' 1979 World Series championship victory. After retiring from professional baseball, transitioned to sportscasting, providing analysis and commentary for various networks.

Pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Contributed to the 1979 World Series win

Served as a sportscaster

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