RIP - Dan McGinn

 

Dan McGinn, a pitcher for the Montreal Expos during their first 3 seasons, passed away on March 1, 2023 at age 79.

McGinn made his major-league debut with 1 game for the Reds in September 1968, then was selected by Montreal in the expansion draft. 

 

He led the Expos' staff in games (74) and saves (6) during their inaugural season. He also hit the Expos' first home run. 

 

In 1970, French-Canadian Claude Raymond took over the closer's role. McGinn spent part of the 1971 season in the minors, then was traded to the Cubs 1 week before Opening Day 1972. That would be his last MLB season.  

 

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