Skip Jutze

Baseball player for the Montreal Expos

Skip Jutze - Baseball player for the Montreal Expos
Born

May 28th, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1946, a professional baseball player played as a catcher in Major League Baseball. Made appearances for the Montreal Expos during the 1970s. Also played in the minor leagues for teams including the Buffalo Bisons and the Quebec Carnavals. Contributed to teams with solid defensive skills and hitting capabilities.

Played for the Montreal Expos

Participated in MLB during the 1970s

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