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John Lester Moss
Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 205 lb.
Born: May 14, 1925 in Tulsa, OK
High School: Central HS (Tulsa, OK)
Signed by the St. Louis Browns as an amateur free agent in 1942.
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Debut: September 10, 1946 (Age 21)
vs. PHA 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Browns/WhiteSox/Orioles/RedSox 1946-1958
Final Game: September 1, 1958 (Age 33)
vs. CLE 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Died: August 29, 2012 in Longwood, FL
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