Virgil Trucks
Baseball pitcher and coach, 2-time All-Star
Born
April 26th, 1917
108 years ago
Died
March 23rd, 2013
12 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball as a pitcher from 1941 to 1958, primarily for the Detroit Tigers. Pitched in the All-Star Game twice and achieved two no-hitters during his career. Served as a coach after retirement, contributing to the development of young pitchers. Inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
Pitched two no-hitters in Major League Baseball
Selected as an All-Star in 1949 and 1956
Played for the Detroit Tigers and several other teams
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