Summary
Gary Wagner, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, passed away at the age of 85. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox during a six-year career in the 1960s and 70s.
Key Facts
- Gary Wagner was a professional baseball player in the Major Leagues.
- He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox from 1965 to 1970.
- Wagner had a career record of 15 wins and 19 losses with a 3.70 ERA.
- He mostly played as a relief pitcher, appearing in 162 games.
- Wagner also contributed seven saves during the 1966 and 1968 seasons.
- Originally from Bridgeport, Illinois, he attended Eastern Illinois University and started as a shortstop.
- He switched to pitching after volunteering when his college team needed pitchers.
- Wagner is survived by his wife, brother, three sons, and seven grandchildren.
