Kevin Kennedy

Baseball manager and sportscaster

Kevin Kennedy - Baseball manager and sportscaster
Born

September 26th, 1954
70 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A baseball player, manager, and sportscaster with a career beginning in the 1970s. Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, and Boston Red Sox. Transitioned into managing, leading the Texas Rangers from 1993 to 1994. Served as a commentator and analyst for various sports networks, providing insights on the game and its players.

Played as a catcher for Major League teams

Managed the Texas Rangers in the early 1990s

Worked as a baseball sportscaster

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