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Further reading

Tim Foli
Tim Foli Expos.jpg
Shortstop
Born: (1950-12-06) December 6, 1950 (age 72)
Culver City, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 11, 1970, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
June 15, 1985, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Achievements
Preceded by Hitting for the cycle
April 22, 1976
Succeeded by