Ray Fosse
American baseball player (1947–2021)
Raymond Earl Fosse (April 4, 1947 – October 13, 2021) was an American professional baseball player and television sports color commentator. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 1967 to 1979. He won the World Series two times with the Oakland Athletics.[1]
Ray Fosse | |||
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Catcher | |||
Born: Marion, Illinois | April 4, 1947|||
Died: October 13, 2021 | (aged 74)|||
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MLB debut | |||
September 8, 1967, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
September 30, 1979, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .256 | ||
Home runs | 61 | ||
Runs batted in | 324 | ||
Teams | |||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Fosse died of cancer on October 13, 2021, at the age of 74.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Ray Fosse at Baseball Reference". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Former All-Star, A's broadcaster Fosse dies". MLB.com. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.