Carlos Velázquez
Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher
Born
1948
78 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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A professional baseball pitcher from Puerto Rico, played in Major League Baseball (MLB). Played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox. Contributed to teams during the 1970s and earned respect for pitching skills and performances on the mound. Achieved notable statistics throughout career. Retired from professional play and remained engaged in the baseball community.
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Played for the Chicago White Sox
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