Birdie Tebbetts
Career Overview

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Birdie Tebbetts was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball (MLB) as both a player and a manager. Born in 1912 in Burlington, Vermont, Tebbetts began his professional baseball career in 1936 with the Detroit Tigers. He played as a catcher for the Tigers, the Boston Red Sox, and the Cleveland Indians over his 14-year career, earning three All-Star selections

Birdie Tebbetts was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball (MLB) as both a player and a manager. Born in 1912 in Burlington, Vermont, Tebbetts began his professional baseball career in 1936 with the Detroit Tigers. He played as a catcher for the Tigers, the Boston Red Sox, and the Cleveland Indians over his 14-year career, earning three All-Star selections

Career Coaching Record

MLB 1954-1966

Win-Loss

748–705

Win %

.515

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1936-1947

Detroit Tigers (AL)

Player

1947-1950

Boston Red Sox (AL)

Player

1951-1952

Cleveland Indians (AL)

Player

1954-1958

Cincinnati Redlegs (MLB)

Manager

1961-1962

Milwaukee Braves (MLB)

Manager

1963-1966

Cleveland Indians (MLB)

Manager

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