Chico Ruiz Stats & Facts
Chico Ruiz Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 71 Weight: 170 Born: Thursday, November 01, 1951 in Santurce, P.R. Died: in , Debut: 7/29/1978 Last Game: 9/25/1980 Full Name: Manuel Ruiz
Chico Ruiz Stats & Facts
Chico Ruiz Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 72 Weight: 169 Born: Monday, December 05, 1938 in Santo Domingo, Cuba Died: 2 9 1972 in San Diego, CA USA Debut: 4/13/1964 Last Game: 8/3/1971 Full Name: Giraldo Ruiz
California Angels infielder Chico Ruiz is killed in an auto accident
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 Angels’ teammate Alex Johnson, in which Ruiz allegedly threatened…
Chico Ruiz, in the ninth inning of a Reds’ 3-2 loss to Philadelphia at Crosley Field, becomes the only major leaguer ever to pinch-hit for Johnny Bench. The 28 year-old Cuban infielder, with a runner on second, flies out to left field, standing in for the future Hall of Famer, who goes 0-for-3 in his first big league game.
Chico Ruiz, in the ninth inning of a Reds’ 3-2 loss to Philadelphia at Crosley Field, becomes the only major leaguer ever to pinch-hit for Johnny Bench. The 28 year-old Cuban infielder, with a runner on second, flies out to left field, standing in for the future Hall of Famer, who goes 0-for-3 in his first big league game.
The Phillies start their slide as John Tsitouris shuts them down and Chico Ruiz steals home for the only run
On September 21, 1964, Returning from a West Coast road trip, the Phillies are greeted at the airport by over 2,000 pennant-fever fans when they arrive in Philadelphia early in the morning. In front of the National League by six and a half games with only 12 games to play, The Philadelphia Phillies begin their…
