May 13 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels pitcher Dick Wantz dies following surgery for brain cancer (1965)

On May 13, 1965, California Angels pitcher Dick Wantz dies following surgery for brain cancer. The 25-year-old Wantz had made his debut only one month earlier, pitching one inning in relief in his only major league appearance. Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube {“dynamic”:true,”content”:”post_tags

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