Steve Mingori
Baseball pitcher with the Kansas City Royals
Born
February 29th, 1944
81 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1975. Played for teams including the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and San Diego Padres. Contributed to the game's competitive landscape during the 1960s and 1970s with notable performances on the mound.
Pitched in the Major Leagues for 11 seasons
Played for the Kansas City Royals
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