Mike Heath
Baseball player and manager with team leader roles
Born
February 5th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball catcher, primarily for the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers. Served as a manager in minor league baseball, guiding teams towards competitive success. Participated in multiple Major League Baseball seasons from the 1970s to the 1980s, contributing to team dynamics and on-field performance.
Played for the Oakland Athletics
Played for the Detroit Tigers
Managed minor league teams
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