1967 – Walt Bond, who played for the Indians, Astros, and Twins, dies of leukemia at age 29. Bond had been released by the Twins this year and was with Jacksonville (International League) when he went on the inactive list because of the disease.

On September 14, 1967 — 1967 – Walt Bond, who played for the Indians, Astros, and Twins, dies of leukemia at age 29. Bond had been released by the Twins this year and was with Jacksonville (International League) when he went on the inactive list because of the disease.

 

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