World Series-winning player, manager dies
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Raul A. Mondesi, 20, became the first player in MLB history to debut in the World Series when he pinch hit Friday night for the Kansas City Royals.
Winning the World Series is the pinnacle of most MLB careers. Players overcome and sacrifice so much to even make it to the major league level, and being on the field for the greatest accomplishment in the sport can feel like climbing a mountain.
Before embarking on a managing career in New York, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Los Angeles and Washington D.C., the sure-handed infielder played 13 MLB seasons.
The baseball world came together to mourn Davey Johnson after the legendary former player and manager died Friday at 82. He notably managed the Mets to their last World Series title in 1986.