Ray Fosse, who spent 35 years broadcasting Oakland Athletics games after a 12-year career in Major League Baseball, has died at age 74.
He had battled cancer for 16-years, a statement from the team said.Fosse retired from the broadcast booth in August, telling fans in a statement about his cancer battle. “Given my current medical condition, I am taking a step away from the A’s and NBC Sports California effective immediately, to focus on my treatment and to be with my family during this time.
My wife, Carol, and I extend our gratitude to the baseball community, and community at large, for your thoughts and prayers.”Before becoming a broadcaster, Fosse spent a dozen years as a MLB catcher.
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