Red Ruffing

Baseball pitcher and coach with the Yankees

Red Ruffing - Athletes & Sports Figures born May 3rd, 1905
Born
Died

1986
40 years ago — 81 years old

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Athletes & Sports Figures

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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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