Ty LaForest
Baseball player; MLB All-Star
Born
1917
108 years ago
Died
May 5th, 1947
77 years ago — 30 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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LaForest played as a catcher in Major League Baseball. His career spanned parts of seven seasons from 1935 to 1942. Teams included the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs. He participated in the 1941 All-Star Game while playing for the Cubs. After his playing days, LaForest took on coaching roles, contributing to the development of future players.
Competed in the 1941 MLB All-Star Game
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Played for the Chicago Cubs
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