RIP - Jay Ritchie

Jay Ritchie, who pitched in the majors for 3 clubs between 1964 and 1968, passed away on January 5, 2016 at age 79.

Ritchie pitched in the minors for 8 1/2 years before making his major-league debut with the Red Sox in August 1964.

Traded to the Braves after 1965, he played part of '66 and all of '67 with Atlanta. He also played for the Reds in 1968.

Despite pitching 44 games in 1965 and 52 games in 1967, this 1965 card was his last.

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