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About
MLB second baseman played for the Royals and Phillies for most of his career, and then retired to call games on TV.
Before Fame
He signed with the Cincinnati Reds in 1962, as a free agent; he was just 17 at the time.
Trivia
He had his best years with the Royals, where he was chosen to the All-Star team five times over eight seasons.
Family Life
Born Octavio
Associated With
Minnie Minoso was another great Cuban-born player in the MLB.