Person in history
Don Zimmer
Don Zimmer, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1931)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2014 · June 4
Their story
Who they were
Donald William Zimmer was an American infielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). Zimmer was involved in professional baseball from 1949 until his death, a span of 65 years, across 8 decades.
Why this date
Don Zimmer appears on our June 4 calendar for 2014 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Don Zimmer
When did Don Zimmer die?
June 4 2014.
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