Ray Fosse

Baseball player and sportscaster

Ray Fosse - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

April 4th, 1947
77 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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