Dave Patterson

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Dave Patterson
Pitcher
Born: (1956-07-25) July 25, 1956 (age 67)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 9, 1979, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1979, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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