New York-Penn League Birthday: Phil Linz, Auburn Yankees (1958)

Credits: Topps Co. & Trading Card Database

Former New York-Penn League prospect Phil Linz was born on this date in 1939. He played for the Auburn Yankees in 1958.

Linz played in the majors during 7 seasons for the New York Yankees (1962-65), Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67), and New York Mets (1967-68).

He died on December 9, 2020, at the age of 81.

Source: Baseball Reference

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