Biography

Ray Fosse was born on April 4, 1947 in Marion, Illinois, USA. He was married to Carol Elizabeth Mancuso. He died on October 13, 2021 in Oakland, California, USA.

Catcher for the Cleveland Indians (1967-1972 and 1976-1977), Oakland Athletics (1973-1975), Seattle Mariners (1977) and Milwaukee Brewers (1979).

Member of 1973 and 1974 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics teams. Member of 1975 American League Western Division Champion Oakland Athletics team.

Named to 1970 and 1971 American League All Star Teams.

Won 1970 and 1971 American League Gold Glove Awards at Catcher.

Finished 23rd in voting for 1970 American League MVP for having .307 Batting Average (138 for 450), 62 Runs, 17 Doubles, 1 Triple, 18 Home Runs, 61 RBI, 1 Stolen Base, 39 Walks, .361 On base percentage, .469 Slugging Percentage, 211 Total Bases, 4 Sacrifice Hits, 3 Sacrifice Flies and 5 Intentional Walks in 120 Games.