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Former Cardinals translator Eugene Koo is talking a different game

St. Louis Post-Dispatch | May 11, 2020

Related Topics: Eugene Koo, St. Louis Cardinals, Matt Williams, National League, Korea, KBO League, 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, United States of America

Former Cardinals Korean interpreter Eugene Koo (center) is serving as special adviser and interpreter for manager Matt Williams (left) of the Korean League's Kia Tigers. (Kia Tigers)

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Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia (right) talks with pitcher Seung Hwan Oh with the aid of translator Eugene Koo (center) at spring training on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. (Post-Dispatch file photo by Chris Lee)

When five-time All-Star and former National League manager of the year Matt Williams made some history Thursday in Korea’s major league, nearby was a familiar face with a familiar smile and, if caught coming out of the dugout, a familiar stride.

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