Raymond Earl Fosse (Marion Mule)

Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: April 4, 1947 in Marion, IL
High School: Marion HS (Marion, IL)
Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (7th pick) of the 1965 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 8, 1967 (Age 20)   vs. KCA 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Indians/Athletics/Brewers/Mariners 1967-1979

Final Game: September 30, 1979 (Age 32)   vs. MIN 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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