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Robin Evan Roberts was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who pitched primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies (1948–1961). He spent the latter part of his career with the Baltimore Orioles (1962–1965),Houston Astros (1965–66),and Chicago Cubs (1966). Roberts was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. After his playing days,he coached the NCAA's South Florida Bulls baseball team for nine seasons,leading them to six conference titles.
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Donald Grate was an American former professional baseball and pro basketball player. He played both Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and NBA basketball as a small forward/shooting guard for the Sheboygan Redskins. Grate was listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 180 pounds (82 kg).
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