Jim Minshall

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Jim Minshall
Pitcher
Born: (1947-07-04) July 4, 1947 (age 76)
Covington, Kentucky
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 14, 1974, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 11, 1975, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
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