Luis Olmo
Baseball player and manager, Brooklyn Dodgers
Born
Died
2017
9 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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Born in Puerto Rico, a significant player in Major League Baseball primarily during the 1940s. Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. Transitioned into managing after retiring as a player, guiding several teams including the San Juan Senators. Contributed to the development of baseball in Puerto Rico.
Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1943 to 1946
Managed the San Juan Senators
First Puerto Rican player to appear in a World Series
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