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Kevin Brown
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Brown with the New York Yankees in 2005
Pitcher
Born: (1965-03-14) March 14, 1965 (age 58)
Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 30, 1986, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
July 23, 2005, for the New York Yankees
Awards and achievements
Preceded by American League All-Star Game Starting Pitcher
1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by No-hitter pitcher
June 10, 1997
Succeeded by
Preceded by Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day
Starting pitcher

1999–2000
2002
Succeeded by