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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Dave Roberts, a left-handed pitcher who played for the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates during a 13-year career in the majors, died of lung cancer Friday. He was 64.
Roberts died at his home in Short Gap, according to his wife, Carol, and stepdaughter Kristy Rogan.
Rogan said Roberts had developed lung cancer from asbestos exposure as a young man. During the offseasons, he worked as a boilermaker.
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Roberts' profile at AstrosDaily.com
Roberts pitched for the Astros from 1972-1975 after being acquired from the Padres. He was 47-44 over that time with a 3.69 ERA. He was also an above-average batter, hitting .181 with three homers during his time in Houston.
His most notable moment was when he tossed a one-hitter in 1974 over the Phillies which was the fastest game in franchise history - one hour and 26 minutes.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Dave Roberts, a left-handed pitcher who played for the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates during a 13-year career in the majors, died of lung cancer Friday. He was 64.
Roberts died at his home in Short Gap, according to his wife, Carol, and stepdaughter Kristy Rogan.
Rogan said Roberts had developed lung cancer from asbestos exposure as a young man. During the offseasons, he worked as a boilermaker.
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Roberts' profile at AstrosDaily.com
Roberts pitched for the Astros from 1972-1975 after being acquired from the Padres. He was 47-44 over that time with a 3.69 ERA. He was also an above-average batter, hitting .181 with three homers during his time in Houston.
His most notable moment was when he tossed a one-hitter in 1974 over the Phillies which was the fastest game in franchise history - one hour and 26 minutes.
