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Don Zimmer

AKA Donald William Zimmer

Born: 17-Jan-1931
Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Baseball

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Red Sox, Padres, Cubs, manager

On 23 June 1956, Zimmer was struck in the head with a pitch by Hal Jeffcoat, fracturing his cheekbone and putting him out for the entire season.

Wife: Jean Carol Bauerle (m. 16-Aug-1951)

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Brooklyn Dodgers 1954-57
    Los Angeles Dodgers 1958-59
    Chicago Cubs 1960-61
    New York Mets 1962
    Cincinnati Reds 1962
    Los Angeles Dodgers 1963
    Washington Senators 1963-65
    San Diego Padres Manager, 1972-73
    Boston Red Sox Manager, 1973-80
    Texas Rangers Manager, 1981-82
    Chicago Cubs Manager, 1988-91

Author of books:
Zim: A Baseball Life (2001, memoir, with Bill Madden)


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