73-Year-Old Dusty Baker Reveals How Ex-POTUS Barack Obama and Snoop Dogg Made Houston Astros’ 2022 World Series Win More Special

At the ripe old age of 73, the legendary Dusty Baker?s story is still being written. He?s a bona fide legend, with nearly two decades of playing in MLB and a successful managing career thereafter. Dusty?s love for baseball, it seems like, has never faded. And he?s not just any player, he is a legend of his own accord. During his Dodgers tenure, Dusty left a trail of accolades in his wake, and if that wasn?t enough, the Houston Astros manager has broken records and has become the first manager to lead five different teams to the playoffs as well as division titles.?

But that?s not all! Dusty added another chapter to his story by winning for the first time as a coach – the World Series championship with the Houston Astros. With his extensive record, Baker has earned a legion of elite fans. And when asked who the coolest people were to reach out to him after winning the World Series, the names he dropped were certainly fascinating.?

The Houston Astros skipper’s friends are as diverse as they come

When you?re Dusty Baker, being loved by all is just another day at the office. And when someone got friends like his, they can bet the celebrations are going to be epic.?

When asked who reached out to him after the big win, the legend?s response was nothing short of unexpected, according to a tweet by Ari Alexander. From legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax to rap icon Snoop Dogg, his friends come from all walks of life.?

But perhaps the most impressive of them all is an individual that needs no introduction: former president Barack Obama. And when Dusty asked him how he got his number, Obama?s response was simple and cool, ?I?m the president.?

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Dusty Baker?s impact on the game is undeniable, but off the field, his footprint is what truly sets him apart. The depths and breadths of his friendships are astounding and proof of his character and his love for the game. The icon certainly is a changemaker and an inspiration for people of all colors and backgrounds.?

Dusty Baker?s road to success as a coach:

Dusty Baker?s coaching career has been marked by both success and heartbreaks. In 1992, he landed his first head coaching job for the San Francisco Giants and led them to the World Series a decade later, only to lose in a harrowing game against the Los Angeles Angels.?

Baker?s successes with the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and Houston Astros were also major upsets, as he came close to the championship wins but ultimately fell short. But in 2022, Dusty finally reached the tip of Everest and become the oldest coach ever to win a World Series championship.?

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