Jay Dahl, who pitched three innings in Houston’s all-rookie lineup in September 1963, is fatally injured in a car crash. Dahl had won a game the previous day for the Salisbury Astros to up his record to 5-0. At 19, he is the youngest ex-major leaguer to die.

June 20, 1965 This Day In Baseball

On June 20, Jay Dahl, who pitched three innings in Houston’s all-rookie lineup in September 1963, is fatally injured in a car crash. Dahl had won a game the previous day for the Salisbury Astros to up his record to 5-0. At 19, he is the youngest ex-major leaguer to die.

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