Ron Gant
Baseball player and sports journalist
Born
March 2nd, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1965, he played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams including the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies. Career highlights included playing in the 1991 World Series with the Braves. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into sports journalism, providing analysis and commentary on various networks. Gant earned respect in both fields, contributing to baseball as a player and later as a broadcaster.
Played in the 1991 World Series
Contributed as a sports journalist
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