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Joe Altobelli

1932–2014Detroit, MIItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

Baltimore Orioles manager

Biography

Baltimore Orioles manager; won 1983 World Series in his first full season as a manager. 1983 World Series champion as manager; replaced Earl Weaver and immediately won

Notable For

  • Baltimore Orioles manager
  • won 1983 World Series in his first full season as a manager

Honors & Recognition

  • 1983 World Series champion as manager
  • replaced Earl Weaver and immediately won
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Quick Facts

Field
Sports
Specialty
Baseball
Years
1932–2014
Birth Place
Detroit, MI
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Italian
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