Dan Briggs (baseball)

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Dan Briggs
First baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1952-11-18) November 18, 1952 (age 71)
Scotia, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: September 10, 1975, for the California Angels
NPB: July 30, 1982, for the Yakult Swallows
Last appearance
MLB: July 3, 1982, for the Chicago Cubs
NPB: October 24, 1983, for the Yakult Swallows
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