John Boccabella
Baseball player and catcher for the Cubs
Born
June 29th, 1941
83 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, primarily played as a catcher during the 1960s and 1970s. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Chicago Cubs and the Montreal Expos. Boccabella made his MLB debut on September 24, 1966, and had a career spanning several seasons. He contributed to the teams with solid defensive skills and was part of significant games and seasons for his teams during his playing career.
Played for the Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos
Debuted in MLB on September 24, 1966
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