Tony Kubek
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
October 12th, 1935
89 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played shortstop in Major League Baseball, primarily for the New York Yankees from 1957 to 1965. Contributed to five World Series championships with the team. After retiring as a player, transitioned to sports broadcasting, becoming a prominent sportscaster and analyst, particularly for NBC Sports and the Toronto Blue Jays. Inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
Played for the New York Yankees
Won five World Series titles
Inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
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