Jack Fisher
American baseball player, pitcher
Born
March 4th, 1939
86 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1959 to 1971. Represented teams including the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants. Notable for being one of the first pitchers to lose 20 games in a season while playing for the Mets in 1964. Featured in the All-Star Game in 1962, contributing to the National League's success in the matchup.
Played for the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds
Participated in the 1962 All-Star Game
Recorded a significant season with 20 losses in 1964
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