Listen "The Forrest Gump of Baseball: The Incredible Life of Don Zimmer"
Episode Synopsis
Don Zimmer might be the Forrest Gump of baseball. From Jackie Robinson's Dodgers to Pedro Martinez and the Yankees, Zimmer was everywhere. In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux tells the remarkable story of Don Zimmer's 66-year career in baseball-filled with near-de@th injuries, World Series wins, historic teams, famous fights, and even MLB rule changes.
🧢 He played with legends like Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays.
⚾ He coached teams that made history-and heartbreak.
🧠 His injuries led to MLB mandating helmets and dugout guardrails.
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🧢 He played with legends like Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays.
⚾ He coached teams that made history-and heartbreak.
🧠 His injuries led to MLB mandating helmets and dugout guardrails.
Subscribe for more baseball stories that go beyond the game.
🗣 Comment below: Is Don Zimmer really baseball's Forrest Gump?
#BaseballHistory #DonZimmer #RoundingThird #MLB #ForrestGumpOfBaseball
Stock Media provided by PolkadotFlowersMusic / Pond5 Stock Media provided by PolkadotFlowersMusic / Pond5
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