The 6'4" outfielder showed power during his
nine-year minor league career by hitting
172 home runs. With the 1963 Colt .45's, Goss managed nine HR in 133 games.
(RTM)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»April 2, 1963: The Pirates steal young OF Manny Mota from the Colt 45's, which had acquired him in December, sending Houston OF Howie Goss and cash. For five years, Mota will be a solid 4th outfielder for the Bucs and a pinch hitter extraordinaire.