Mickey Cochrane
Baseball player and manager with Athletics
Born
April 6th, 1903
122 years ago
Died
June 28th, 1962
63 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in Major League Baseball, contributed both as a player and manager. Played as a catcher and was part of the Philadelphia Athletics team that won the American League pennant and the World Series in 1929 and 1930. Transitioned to a managerial role, leading the Detroit Tigers to a pennant in 1940. His playing career was marked by exceptional batting and defensive skills, earning a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Won two World Series titles with the Athletics
Managed the Detroit Tigers to an American League pennant
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