Mickey Owen
Baseball player and coach, All-Star
Born
Died
2005
20 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1948, primarily for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Selected for the All-Star Game in 1941. Transitioned to coaching and managed several minor league teams. Contributed to the development of younger players in various organizations.
Selected as an All-Star in 1941
Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Coached in the minor leagues
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