Luis Zuloaga
Venezuelan baseball player

Born
December 31st, 1922
102 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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A Venezuelan baseball player participated in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1956, representing teams such as the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs. Zuloaga played primarily as an outfielder and was known for his fields and batting skills. His career concluded after a decade in professional baseball. Zuloaga also contributed to the sport in Venezuela, helping to promote baseball as a prominent national pastime.
Played for the New York Giants in the MLB
Competed with the Chicago Cubs
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