Luis Alvarado
Baseball player and coach
Born
January 15th, 1949
76 years ago
Died
March 20th, 2001
24 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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Born in Puerto Rico, a baseball player emerged in the late 1960s. Played as an infielder primarily for the Chicago White Sox in Major League Baseball. Contributed to the team's performance during his tenure before transitioning into coaching. Coached various collegiate teams after retiring as a player, influencing younger generations in the sport.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Coached at the collegiate level
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