JUAN MARICHAL Pitcher Born: October 20, 1937, Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic Hall of Fame induction: 1983 MLB debut: July 19, 1960 Last game: April 16, 1975 Teams: San Francisco Giants (1960-1973); Boston Red Sox (1974); Los Angeles Dodgers (1975) Hall of Fame plaque: During 16-year career won 243 games, lost 142. His .631 winning percentage
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