Rubén Gómez (July 13, 1927 – July 26, 2004) was a professional right-handed starting pitcher who became the first Puerto Rican to pitch in a World Series game. He was also the winning pitcher in the first ever Major League Baseball game played west of Kansas City. In his homeland, Gómez was nicknamed El Divino Loco ("The Divine Madman"), on account of his willingness to pitch in tough situations and #22.
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Ruben Gomez 13 July 1927 Arroyo, P.R.
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Died |
26 July 2004 (aged 77) Carolina, P.R.
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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