Mark Hendrickson

Basketball and baseball player, Talladega

Mark Hendrickson - Basketball and baseball player, Talladega
Born

June 23rd, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born on June 23, 1974, this individual played professional basketball and Major League Baseball. In basketball, played for teams including the Washington State Cougars and later transitioned to baseball where he pitched for several teams. Played in the NBA before switching to a successful career in baseball, notably with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers

Pitched for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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