Benjamin Ambrosio Oglivie

Position: Leftfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 160 lb.

Born: February 11, 1949 in Colon, Colon, Panama
High School: Roosevelt HS (Bronx, NY)
Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 11th round of the 1968 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 4, 1971 (Age 22)   vs. CLE 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Brewers/Tigers/RedSox 1971-1986

Final Game: October 5, 1986 (Age 37)   vs. TOR 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
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