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Al Widmar
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Albert Joseph Widmar
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 25, 1947
- Final Game April 17, 1952
- Born March 20, 1925 in Cleveland, OH USA
- Died October 15, 2005 in Tulsa, OK USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Al Widmar was player/manager of the Tulsa Oilers in 1956-1958. Retiring as a player, he was a minor league pitching instructor for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1960-1961. He was a coach for the big league Phils in 1962-1964, minor league instructor again in 1965-1967, and big league coach again 1968-1969. Widmar coached the Milwaukee Brewers in 1973-1974, and was the club's Scouting Director from 1975 to 1977. He was a coach for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1980 to 1989. He then moved into the team's front office as a special assignment scout.
| Blue Jays Pitching Coaches | ||
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