Former Yankees Catcher Billy Bryan Passes Away at 87
Former Yankees Catcher, All-Star Prospect, Dies: ‘I Knew I Was Setting History’
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Billy Bryan, former catcher for the New York Yankees, passed away at the age of 87. Known for his brief MLB career and significant role in Satchel Paige's final game, Bryan was remembered for his athletic talent and dedication to service.
- 01Billy Bryan died at age 87, leaving a notable legacy in baseball.
- 02He played for the New York Yankees from 1966 to 1967.
- 03Bryan was a key player in Satchel Paige's historic final MLB game.
- 04He served in the Army National Guard for two decades after his baseball career.
- 05Bryan was married for over 60 years and is survived by three daughters and five grandchildren.
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Billy Bryan, a former catcher for the New York Yankees, passed away at the age of 87. Bryan had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing for the Kansas City Athletics, Yankees, and Washington Senators from 1960 to 1968. He is particularly remembered for catching during Satchel Paige's final MLB game on September 25, 1965, a moment he described as an honor and a significant part of history. Before his MLB career, Bryan excelled in high school sports and served in the Air Force Honor Guard, later continuing his service in the Army National Guard for 20 years. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and family, having been married for over 60 years and raising three daughters.
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