Max Lanier

Baseball player and manager, St. Louis Cardinals

Max Lanier - Baseball player and manager, St. Louis Cardinals
Born

August 18th, 1915
109 years ago

Died

2007
18 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1938 to 1951. Contributed to the St. Louis Cardinals team, winning the 1942 World Series. Managed several minor league teams after retirement from playing, including the San Antonio Missions. His career included a stint in the Mexican League and coaching roles in the MLB.

Won 1942 World Series with St. Louis Cardinals

Selected to the 1943 MLB All-Star Team

Managed minor league teams

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