Rafael Robles

Dominican-American baseball player

Rafael Robles - Dominican-American baseball player
Born

1947
78 years ago

Died

August 13th, 1998
26 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

Links & References

Played as a professional baseball outfielder. Competed in Major League Baseball primarily with the Milwaukee Braves during the 1950s. Contributed to teams through strong hitting and defensive skills. Participated in multiple seasons, showcasing talent and consistency over the course of a career.

Played for the Milwaukee Braves

Participated in MLB from 1953 to 1956

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