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Gene Oliver, 1935-2007
2007-03-09 01:02
by Bob Timmermann

Gene Oliver, a backup catcher and first baseman in the majors for 10 seasons, as well as a beloved figure at Cubs fantasy camps and in his native Quad Cities area, passed away Saturday at the age of 71.

In his career, Oliver was once traded for Lew Burdette and another time for Bob Uecker.

Thanks to Chyll Will for the tip.

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2007-03-09 09:19:36
1.   Chyll Will
Forgive me if it's been said before, but it's a really strange coincidence with so many old-time ballplayers passing away recently; almost in teams it seems. But also look how long many of them lived, too: do you suppose modern "science" will lengthen or shorten the modern ballplayer's lives?

And wowzers, that's quite an accomplishment to be traded for Yin and Yang in such a relatively short period of time...

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