Dick Nold

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Dick Nold
Pitcher
Born: (1943-05-04) May 4, 1943 (age 80)
San Francisco
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 19, 1967, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
September 21, 1967, for the Washington Senators
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