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Richie Zisk
Richie Zisk - Seattle Mariners - 1981.jpg
Outfielder / Designated hitter
Born: (1949-02-06) February 6, 1949 (age 75)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 1971, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 21, 1983, for the Seattle Mariners
Achievements
Preceded by Hitting for the cycle
June 9, 1974
Succeeded by