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Claude Osteen

Object Details

Description
Claude Osteen was one of many players featured on collectible coins made by Topps and included in packs of baseball cards.
Osteen was a pitcher for the Cincinatti Reds (1957, 1959-61,) Washington Senators (1961-64,) Los Angeles Dodgers (1965-73,) Houston Astros (1974,) St. Louis Cardinals (1974,) and Chicago White Sox (1975.)
A three time All-Star, Osteen won a World Series with the Dodgers in 1965. After retirement, he served as a pitching coach for a number of teams.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
referenced
Washington Senators
depicted (sitter)
Osteen, Claude
maker
Topps Company, Inc.
date made
1964
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in; x 3.81 cm
Object Name
cap, bottle
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