About
Utility infielder who played seven seasons in the big leagues -- four for the New York Yankees, two for the New York Mets, and two for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Before Fame
In 1957, the Yankees signed him as an amateur free agent.
Trivia
Through a miscommunication, Yankees manager Yogi Berra stormed to the back of the team bus and slapped a harmonica out of Linz's hands as he was playing it.
Family Life
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Associated With
He was Hall-of-Fame starting pitcher Tom Seaver's teammate on the New York Mets.
