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Joe Altobelli

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Joe Altobelli
Altobelli in 1983
First baseman / Manager
Born: (1932-05-26)May 26, 1932
Detroit, Michigan
Died: March 3, 2021(2021-03-03) (aged 88)
Rochester, New York
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 14, 1955, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1961, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
Batting average.210
Hits54
Runs batted in28
Managerial record437–407
Winning %.518
Teams
As Player
As Manager

Achievements

Joseph Salvatore Altobelli (May 26, 1932 – March 3, 2021) was an American player, manager and coach in Major League Baseball.

In 1983, he replaced Hall of Famer Earl Weaver as manager of the Baltimore Orioles and led the team to their sixth American League pennant and their third (and most recent) World Series championship.

In 2009, Altobelli ended his involvement in professional baseball.[1]

Altobelli died on March 2, 2021 in Rochester, New York at the age of 88.[2]

References

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  1. "Altobelli calls himself out after 59 seasons". Democrat and Chronicle. 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  2. Murphy, Justin; Lahman, Sean (March 3, 2021). "Joe Altobelli dies: Rochester's 'Mr. Baseball' led Orioles to last title". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. Retrieved March 3, 2021.