| Bob Roselli | |
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| Catcher | |
| Born:December 10, 1931 San Francisco, California | |
| Died: November 6, 2009 (aged 77) Roseville, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 16, 1955, for the Milwaukee Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1962, for the Chicago White Sox |
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