About Don Buddin
Lived 1934 – 2011 (aged 77). Don Buddin was an American baseball player.
Donald Thomas Buddin (May 5, 1934 – June 30, 2011) was an American professional baseball shortstop. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox (1956, 1958–61), Houston Colt .45s and Detroit Tigers (1962). Listed at , , Buddin batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Turbeville, South Carolina.
Early life Buddin played high school baseball in Olanta, South Carolina, where he led his team to the state championship in 1953. Buddin led The American Legion Baseball Olanta, Sc Post 85 to the State Championship game in 1951 He was a highly touted prospect, and the Boston Red Sox won a bidding war for his services. and the nickname "Bootin' Buddin," given by Red Sox fans.
Death Buddin died in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 77 after having a long bout with cancer.
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Who was Don Buddin?
Major League Baseball player (1934–2011)
When was Don Buddin born?
Don Buddin was born on 5 May 1934 in Turbeville.
When did Don Buddin die?
Don Buddin died on 30 June 2011 in Greenville.
What was Don Buddin's occupation?
Don Buddin was a baseball player.
What nationality was Don Buddin?
Don Buddin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Buddin. https://biography.guide/don-buddin/
MLA: "Don Buddin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-buddin/.
Chicago: "Don Buddin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-buddin/.
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