Ray Fosse
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
April 4th, 1947
78 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics. Won the 1974 World Series with the Athletics. Transitioned to broadcasting after retirement and served as a sportscaster for the Athletics, providing analysis and commentary for over three decades. Elected into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame in 2000.
Played catcher for Cleveland Indians
Won the 1974 World Series with Oakland Athletics
Contributed as a sportscaster for the Athletics
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