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Danny Murtaugh

Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1941-1946)
Boston Braves (1947)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1948-1951)

Managed
Pittsburgh Pirates (1957-1976)

Where He Played
Second base

Born
Daniel Edward Murtaugh was born on October 8, 1917, in Chester, PA.

Died
December 2, 1976, Chester, PA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  2B

Primary Team:  PHI

Major League Debut
July 6, 1941

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Danny Murtaugh
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Hitting Streaks
23 games (1948)

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