Fanzone reached the majors at age 29 after a largely undistinguished minor league
career. From 1971 to 1974 he was an effective utility man with the Cubs, versatile
and with good long-ball power.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 6, 1972: Carmen Fanzone, playing for Ron Santo, who is sidelined with a fractured wrist, hits two homers and drives home four runs to lead the Cubs over the Astros, 6–4. Juan Pizarro wins in relief.
»September 10, 1974:
Cubs pinch hitters Carmen Fanzone and Jim Tyrone each clout homers against the Pirates, but the Bucs win 12–4.