
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
The Forrest Gump of Baseball: The Incredible Life of Don Zimmer
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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