Red Ruffing

Baseball pitcher and coach with the Yankees

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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