Héctor Maestri

Baseball player, played for multiple teams

Héctor Maestri - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1935
Born

1935
91 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

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A Cuban-American baseball player played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Making his debut in 1961, played for teams including the Washington Senators and the Kansas City Athletics. The player had a career marked by appearances in an era of competitive baseball.

Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1961

Played for the Washington Senators

Played for the Kansas City Athletics

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