Richard John McAuliffe

Positions: Second Baseman, Shortstop and Third Baseman
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 176 lb.

Born: November 29, 1939 in Hartford, CT
High School: Farmington HS (Farmington, CT)
Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1957. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 17, 1960 (Age 20)   vs. CHW 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Tigers/RedSox 1960-1975

Final Game: September 1, 1975 (Age 35)   vs. NYY 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
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