Ted Kluszewski
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About
4-time All-Star who slugged 49 home runs for the Cincinnati Reds in 1954. He became hitting coach of the Reds after retirement, helping the team win back-to-back World Series Championships in 1975 and 1976.
Before Fame
He was a standout tight end for the University of Indiana's football team.
Trivia
He earned the nickname 'Big Klu' for the powerful home runs he hit during his career.
Family Life
He married Eleanor Kluszewski in 1946.
Associated With
He served as the hitting coach under manager Sparky Anderson for the Cincinnati Reds.
