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Glenn Vaughan

1944 – 2004

American baseball player

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Lived 1944 – 2004 (aged 60). Glenn Vaughan was an American baseball player.

Glenn Edward Vaughan (February 16, 1944 – December 18, 2004), nicknamed "Sparky", was an American professional baseball player for three seasons, 1962–1964. A shortstop, he was the nephew of Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Arky Vaughan. He was a switch hitter who threw right-handed, stood tall and weighed .

Born in Compton, California, Glenn Vaughan graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, Texas and attended the University of Houston. In 1962 he signed with the local Major League Baseball team, the Houston Colt .45s, and played three seasons in its farm system. In , he was recalled by the Colt .45s in September after splitting the campaign between the Double-A San Antonio Bullets and the Triple-A Oklahoma City 89ers. He started nine MLB games — eight as a shortstop, and one, on September 27, as a third baseman on a day when Houston started an all-rookie lineup (Sonny Jackson was the shortstop). Vaughan batted 30 times and collected five hits, all singles with no home runs or RBI.

After retiring from baseball, Vaughan entered the insurance and real estate businesses in Houston. He died from natural causes at the age of 60.

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Who was Glenn Vaughan?

American baseball player (1944-2004)

When was Glenn Vaughan born?

Glenn Vaughan was born on 16 February 1944 in Compton.

When did Glenn Vaughan die?

Glenn Vaughan died on 18 December 2004 in Houston.

What was Glenn Vaughan's occupation?

Glenn Vaughan was a baseball player.

What nationality was Glenn Vaughan?

Glenn Vaughan was American.

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· Wikipedia: Glenn Vaughan

· Wikidata: Q5569163

· DBpedia: Glenn Vaughan

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