Lyman Bostock
Baseball player for California Angels
Born
November 22nd, 1950
74 years ago
Died
September 23rd, 1978
46 years ago — 27 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, Bostock played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1978. He started his career with the Minnesota Twins before joining the California Angels. Recognized for his batting skills and consistency at the plate, he achieved a career batting average of .311. Bostock's tenure included 1977 when he contributed significantly to the Angels' lineup. His career was tragically cut short when he was killed in a shooting incident in 1978, leading to considerable mourning within the baseball community.
Played for Minnesota Twins and California Angels
Achieved a career batting average of .311
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