Delbert Rice Jr. (27 October 1922 – 26 January 1983) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played for 17 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1961, most notably for the St. Louis Cardinals. Although Rice was a relatively weak hitter, he sustained a lengthy career in the major leagues due to his valuable defensive abilities.
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Delbert W. Rice 27 October 1922 Portsmouth, OH
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Died |
26 January 1983 (aged 60) Buena Park, CA
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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