Today's Birthday: Mike Ryan, Olean Red Sox (1961)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Mike Ryan was born on this date in 1941. He played for the 1961 Olean Red Sox.

Ryan played in the majors during 11 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1964-67), Philadelphia Phillies (1968-73), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1974).

After his playing days were over, he managed in the minor leagues for 5 seasons (1975-78) and coached for the Philadelphia Phillies (1980-95).

Ryan died on July 7, 2020, at the age of 78, 

Source: Baseball Reference 

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