Paul Molitor

Baseball player and coach, World Series champion

Paul Molitor - Baseball player and coach, World Series champion
Born

August 22nd, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played Major League Baseball primarily as a third baseman and designated hitter. His career spanned from 1978 to 1998, mainly with the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Minnesota Twins. Achieved significant recognition with over 3,000 hits in his career. After retirement, transitioned into coaching, including a tenure as manager for the Minnesota Twins. Received induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.

Accumulated over 3,000 hits in MLB

Won the 1992 World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004

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