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Originally a Tiger bonus baby, the slugging outfielder played for seven other ML teams in ten years, usually as a part-timer. In 1969, his best year, he led the Dodgers with 19 homers and 74 RBI. He hit .300 for the Reds in the '73 NLCS. (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 4, 1968: The Dodgers trade P Mike Kekich (2–10) to the Yankees for OF Andy Kosco. » February 10, 1971: Los Angeles trades OF Andy Kosco to Milwaukee for P Al Downing. Downing will go on to win 20 games for the Dodgers in 1971. » March 27, 1973: The Red Sox swap Andy Kosco and Phil Gagliano to the Reds for P Mel Behney, who was 0–2 for the Reds in 1970. His major-league record will remain unchanged. » October 7, 1973: Jon Matlack gives up two hits to Andy Kosco, but none to the rest of the Reds, as the Mets even the series with a 5–0 win. » July 14, 1974: The Reds and Pirates split a doubleheader marked by a free-for-all which is later credited with inspiring Pittsburgh and turning its season around. The fight starts after a 4th inning beanball when Jack Billingham plunks P Bruce Kison, bringing both teams onto the field. When Sparky Anderson accidentally steps on Ed Kirkpatrick's foot, the Buc catcher shoves the Reds manager, earning him a punch from the Reds Andy Kosco. Pedro Borbon pins Daryl Patterson, pulling his hair out and a piece of flesh.