Patsy Donovan

Baseball player and manager, MLB career

Patsy Donovan - Athletes & Sports Figures born March 16th, 1865
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Born in 1865, a prominent Irish-American baseball player and manager contributed significantly to Major League Baseball. His playing career spanned from 1885 to 1899, during which he played predominantly as an outfielder. Donovan spent time with several teams, including the Louisville Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He later took on managerial roles, including managing the Boston Braves. His strategies and understanding of the game left a mark in baseball history.

Played for the Louisville Colonels

Managed the Boston Braves

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