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Baseball world marks 35 years since Leo Durocher's death

Original: 35 years ago today, # LeoDurocher , American Baseball HOF shortstop ( # MLB All Star 1936, 38, 40; World Series 1928, 34

Leo Durocher, the Hall of Fame shortstop who died 35 years ago at age 86, is being remembered across the baseball world. Durocher starred for the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals, winning World Series titles in 1928 and 1934, and later managed the New York Giants to the 1954 World Series championship before coaching the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 1963 title.

Why now: It is the anniversary of his death, prompting tributes and memories from baseball fans.

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• 35 years ago today, # LeoDurocher , American Baseball HOF shortstop ( # MLB All Star 1936, 38, 40; World Series 1928, 34; NY Yankees, St.Louis Cardinals), manager (World Series 1954 NY Giants) and coach (World Series 1963 LA Dodgers), died at 86. # RIP 🕊️💐 · DavidGrayless · 1

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