Lefty O'Doul
Baseball player and manager
Born
March 4th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
December 7th, 1969
55 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Participated in Major League Baseball primarily as a pitcher and later as an outfielder. Served as a player for the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Brooklyn Dodgers. Managed the San Francisco Seals, leading the team to success in the Pacific Coast League. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for contributions to the sport.
Played for the New York Yankees
Managed the San Francisco Seals
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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