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Catching up with Wisconsin baseball legend Tony Kubek

We received a WHYsconsin question from an audience member about a legendary Wisconsin athlete. They asked, "Can you give an update on Wisconsin native and former New York Yankees shortstop and NBC baseball announcer Tony Kubek?" You bet we can!

This story is part of Wisconsin Life and WPR's WHYsconsin project. What have you always wondered about Wisconsin, its people or its culture that you want WHYsconsin to look into? You ask the questions, and we find the answers!

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