Marlon Anderson
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
January 6th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional baseball player participated in Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder. Played for teams including the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers. Transitioned to a sportscasting career after retiring from baseball. Contributed to sports media with insights and discussions on the game.
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Played for the New York Mets
Played for the Milwaukee Brewers
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