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Mike Davison

1945 – 2013

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About Mike Davison

Lived 1945 – 2013 (aged 67). Mike Davison was an American baseball player.

Michael Lynn Davison (August 4, 1945 – May 11, 2013) was an American professional baseball player. Davison was a left-handed pitcher whose career (1964–1965; 1969–1971) was interrupted by three years of service in the army 1969–1972. He appeared in 32 games over two seasons (1969–1970) for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.

Davison was born in Galesburg, Illinois. He stood tall and weighed . He graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Minnesota in 1963 and attended Augsburg College then entered military service. When he resumed his career, in 1969, he converted from a starting pitcher to a reliever. Called up by the Giants at the end of the season, he pitched in one game for them in 1969, then in 31 more from June 5, 1970, through the end of the season — all in relief.

Overall, Davison allowed 48 hits and 22 bases on balls in 38 MLB innings pitched, with 23 strikeouts, three victories and one save.

After retiring, Davison was active as a member of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.

Death Davison died on May 11, 2013, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was 67 years old.

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Augsburg University
Also known as
Michael Lynn Davison

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mike Davison?

baseball player

When was Mike Davison born?

Mike Davison was born on 4 August 1945 in Galesburg.

When did Mike Davison die?

Mike Davison died on 11 May 2013 in Glencoe.

What was Mike Davison's occupation?

Mike Davison was a baseball player.

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Mike Davison was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike Davison

· Wikidata: Q6846517

· DBpedia: Mike Davison (baseball)

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