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About Jack Coombs
Known for his excellent and impressive pitching skills, Jack Coombs reached the peak of his career in 1910, when his unhittable pitches helped the Philadelphia Athletics win the World Series.
Baseball Career
Shortly after graduating, Coombs joined the Athletics and his 1910 season with the team is regarded as one of the best in Major League Baseball history. Towards the end of his career, he also played for the Brooklyn Robins and the Detroit Tigers. After retiring, he became a coach at Duke University and published the book, “Baseball-Individual Play and Team Strategy”. Coombs also appeared in baseball-related films and documentaries.
Highlights
He was a three-time World Series champion while playing for the Athletics. Coombs was also a two-time AL wins leader and was inducted into the Philadelphia Baseball Hall of Fame. The baseball fields at Colby and Duke Universities were named after him.
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F.A.Q. about Jack Coombs
When is his birthday?
Jack Coombs' birthday is on November 18, 1882.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jack's birthday is in 4 days
How old was Jack when he died?
He was 74 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 15, 1957.
How old would he be today?
Jack Coombs would be 141 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Jack from?
He was born in LeGrand, Iowa, U.S..