Oldest Living Pro Ballplayer Dead at 102

Conrado Marrero, the oldest living professional baseball player, has died in his native Cuba at age 102.Marrero's grandson Wednesday confirmed the death, which came just two days before the centenarian's 103rd birthday.Known as "Connie" Marrero in the United States, the diminutive (1.65 meter, 72 kilogram) pitcher was renowned for his control and presence, in a long and storied career that began in Sagua la Grande, 350 kilometers east of Havana. He went on to pitch for a...

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