Former Orioles and Giants pitcher Billy O'Dell passed away on September 12, 2018 at age 85.
O'Dell joined the 1st-year Baltimore Orioles in 1954 as a bonus baby, and never played in the minor leagues.
After missing the 1955 season due to military service, he returned to the Orioles from 1956-59 (making the All-Star team in '58 and '59).
He also played for the Giants from 1960-64, winning 19 games during their NL Pennant season of 1962.
He later played for the Braves (1965-66) and Pirates (1966-67).
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