Pedro Guerrero
Baseball player and manager, Dodgers star
Born
June 29th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball player and manager from the Dominican Republic, excelled as a right fielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. Made a significant mark while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, contributing to the team's success in the late 1970s and 1980s. Was recognized as an All-Star and achieved a World Series championship in 1981. After retiring as a player, transitioned into a management role within the sport, continuing to influence the game at various levels.
Won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981
Selected as an All-Star in multiple seasons
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