Yo-Yo Davalillo

Venezuelan baseball player and manager

Yo-Yo Davalillo - Venezuelan baseball player and manager
Born

June 30th, 1931
94 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

Links & References

Pursued a notable career in baseball, spanning several decades as both a player and manager. Played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins during the 1950s and 1960s. Transitioned to a managerial role in professional baseball, contributing to the development of the sport in Venezuela.

Played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Managed in Venezuelan Professional Baseball League

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