California Angels infielder Chico Ruiz is killed in an auto accident

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On February 9, 1972, former California Angels infielder Chico Ruiz is killed in an auto accident, just 11 days before the start of spring training. The 33-year-old Ruiz had recently signed with the Kansas City Royals. In 1971, Ruiz had been involved in an incident with Angelsā€™ teammate Alex Johnson, in which Ruiz allegedly threatened him with a gun. Ruiz denied the incident ever took place.

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