Red Ruffing
Baseball pitcher and coach with the Yankees
Born
May 3rd, 1905
120 years ago
Died
1986
39 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished baseball pitcher and coach, recognized for a significant career primarily with the New York Yankees. Played from 1924 to 1947, achieving notable success in Major League Baseball. Earned seven American League pennants and participated in six World Series, securing four championships. Developed a reputation for being a reliable starting pitcher and later contributed to the development of future players as a coach.
Won 4 World Series titles with the Yankees
Selected to 6 All-Star Games
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967
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