RIP - Dennis Ribant

 

Dennis Ribant, a pitcher for several clubs in the 1960s, passed away on April 24, 2023 at age 81.

Ribant debuted with the Mets in early-August 1964, after being acquired from the Braves' organization on the previous day. 

 

In 1966 he posted a 11-9 record, his .550 winning percentage the best by a Mets' pitcher to that point. 

 

After spending 1967 with the Pirates, he moved on to the Tigers in 1968, but was sold to the White Sox before the end of the season, so missed the World Series. 

 

In December 1968 he was purchased by the Royals (the reason for this card) but was traded to the Cardinals before the start of the 1969 season, so never played for KC. Ribant finished up with the Reds in 1969.  

 

New York Post obituary 

 

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