Former Major League Pitcher, College Hall of Famer, Dies
Summary
Greg Thayer, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and college Hall of Famer, has died at age 76. Thayer's sports career included a brief stint in Major League Baseball with the Minnesota Twins and a successful college athletic record.Key Facts
- Greg Thayer was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 32nd round of the 1971 MLB Draft.
- He played professionally for two years in the Giants' minor league system.
- Thayer signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins in 1973 and eventually made the major league team in 1978.
- He played 20 games for the Twins in 1978, finishing with a 1-1 record and a 3.80 ERA.
- Thayer was also a multi-sport athlete in college, excelling in both football and baseball at St. Cloud State University.
- He contributed to the Sauk Rapids sports community as a baseball coach after retiring.
- Thayer was born on Oct. 23, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and passed away in his hometown.
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