Former AL MVP Zoilo Versalles passes away at 55

Zoilo Versalles Washington

On June 9, 1995, former major leaguer Zoilo Versalles dies at the age of 55. Although Versalles batted only .242 over a 12-year career, he carved a permanent niche in baseball history when he was named the American League’s MVP Award in 1965. Versalles hit 19 home runs and stole 27 bases that season, helping the Minnesota Twins win their first AL pennant.

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