Santiago Rosario
Baseball player and coach
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
September 6th, 2013
11 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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A Puerto Rican-American baseball player and coach, contributed significantly to the sport during the 20th century. Played for multiple Minor League teams and served as a coach after his playing career. Instrumental in the development of players and worked within various baseball organizations, enhancing training and skill development for future athletes.
Played in the Minor Leagues
Coached at various levels
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