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John Wockenfuss

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John Wockenfuss
Utility player
Born: (1949-02-27)February 27, 1949
Welch, West Virginia, U.S.
Died: August 19, 2022(2022-08-19) (aged 73)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 11, 1974, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
August 15, 1985, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Batting average.262
Home runs86
Runs batted in310
Teams

Johnny Bilton Wockenfuss (February 27, 1949 – August 19, 2022), sometimes known by the nicknames "Fuss" and "Johnny B.", was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies from 1974 to 1985.

Wockenfuss was diagnosed with dementia in November 2018. He died on August 19, 2022, at the age of 73.[1]

References

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  1. Davis, Tyler J. (August 21, 2021). "Longtime Detroit Tigers utilityman John Wockenfuss dies at 73". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 21, 2021.