Images: Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas through the years
See images of former Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas. The seventeen-year major leaguer won 209 games for the Reds, Orioles, Braves and Cubs, and tossed a no-hitter September 2, 1972 for the Cubs at Wrigley Field against the Padres. According to media reports, Pappas died Tuesday at his Beecher home. Pappas was 76.
Manager Al Lopez of the Chicago White Sox (center) shown July 11, 1965 in Baltimore, who will direct the American League team in Tuesday?s All-Star baseball game, with two of his pitching selections. Milt Pappas of the Baltimore Orioles (right) is a good get to be the starting pitcher, while Chicago relief specialist Eddie Fisher (left) will see some action.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas humbly relates to newsmen his feelings after he pitched his 200th career win against the Montreal Expos in Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1972. Pappas pitched Cubs to a 6-2 victory.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas humbly relates to newsmen his feelings after he pitched his 200th career win against the Montreal Expos in Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1972. Pappas pitched Cubs to a 6-2 victory.
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This is how Willie Mays looked from long-lens, centerfield camera today as he followed through on his home run in first inning of All Star game on July 13, 1965 in Minneapolis. American League pitcher Milt Pappas is at right. Catcher Earl Battey is at left in front of American League umpire John Stevens. In left foregrounds in umpire Lui Dimuro of American League.
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Atlanta's Milt Pappas, left, winning pitcher against the Mets in New York?s Shea Stadium, poses with teammate Hank Aaron after the game, Aug. 1, 1968. Aaron, now in his 15th major league season, had three hits and drove in all of the Braves' runs in their 3-2 victory.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas in 1971.
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Captain Morgan poses with former Chicago Cubs Milt Pappas during Captain Morgan's Ultimate Pose Off II promotion in Chicago, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008.
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Shown in photo is Milt Pappas, Chicago Cubs Pitcher in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1971.
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Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas, October, 1989.
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Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas, October, 1989.
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