Tony Balsamo

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Tony Balsamo
Pitcher
Born: (1937-11-21) November 21, 1937 (age 85)
Brooklyn, New York
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 1962, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
June 26, 1962, for the Chicago Cubs
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