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Ted Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. A switch-hitter, Simmons was a catcher for most of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the St. Louis Cardinals (1968–1980), the Milwaukee Brewers (1981–1985) and the Atlanta Braves (1986–1988).
Ted Simmons was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (10th) of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from Southfield HS (Southfield, MI). What position did Ted Simmons play? Ted Simmons was a Catcher and First Baseman.
- Highland Park, MI, United States
- August 9, 1949
In the Fall Classic, Simmons hit two home runs – but his former Cardinals team won the title in a seven-game thriller. Simmons finished his playing career from 1986-88 as a part-timer with the Braves then served as the Pirates’ general manager in the early 1990s.
Dec 9, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Ted Simmons, a Hall of Fame catcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1968 to 1978. Find out how he became a switch-hitter, a star athlete, and a Cardinal legend.
Ted Simmons Bio. Fullname: Ted Lyle Simmons; Nickname: Simba; Born: 8/09/1949 in Highland Park, MI; Draft: 1967, St. Louis Cardinals, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 10; College: Michigan; Debut: 9/21/1968; Hall of Fame: 2020
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Sep 8, 2021 · COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Ted Simmons is one of the most thoughtful stars in baseball history. As he entered the Baseball Hall of Fame here Wednesday afternoon, he delivered a touching, insightful speech worthy of his reputation and the occasion itself.
Jul 15, 2021 · ST. LOUIS -- Add another big honor to this summer for Ted Simmons -- a summer of tributes many felt was a long time coming. The Cardinals’ longtime catcher, club Hall of Famer, fan favorite and now St. Louis local will have his No. 23 retired and a statue unveiled.
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