Tony Womack
Baseball player and World Series champion
Born
September 25th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Tony Womack played Major League Baseball as a second baseman and outfielder. His career spanned from 1993 to 2006, and he played for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York Yankees. Womack contributed significantly to the Diamondbacks' success in the 2001 season, which concluded with a World Series championship victory against the New York Yankees. He was recognized for his speed and base-running skills, earning a reputation in both the regular season and postseason. After retiring, he transitioned to coaching and has been involved in various baseball operations.
Winning the 2001 World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees
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