The Houston Colt .45’s draft minor league pitcher Jim Ray from Triple-A Rochester (Orioles).

 

On December 2, 1963 — The Houston Colt .45’s draft minor league pitcher Jim Ray from Triple-A Rochester (Orioles).

 

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