Kenneth Jerry Adair (Casper the Friendly Ghost)

Positions: Second Baseman, Shortstop and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 175 lb.

Born: December 17, 1936 in Sand Springs, OK
High School: Sapulpa HS (Sapulpa, OK)
School: Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)
Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent in 1958. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 2, 1958 (Age 21)   vs. WSH 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Orioles/RedSox/WhiteSox/Royals 1958-1970

Final Game: May 3, 1970 (Age 33)   vs. CLE 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Died: May 31, 1987 in Tulsa, OK
Buried: Woodland Memorial Park, Sand Springs, OK
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