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Bill Laxton
Born: 1948

  • Father of Brett Laxton
    [Courtesy Arnie Braunstein]
  • LHP 1970-71, 74, 76-77 Phillies, Padres , Tigers, Mariners, Indians

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    Laxton's only winning record came when the wild reliever was 3-2 for the 1977 expansion Mariners. He had a 7-inning, 2-1 no-hit win on August 25, 1967 for Clinton (Midwest League). (SFS)
    FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
    » December 15, 1967: Pittsburgh acquires P Jim Bunning from the Phillies for pitchers Woody Fryman, Bill Laxton, and Harold Clem, and IF Don Money.

    » December 12, 1975: The Mets trade OF Rusty Staub and P Bill Laxton to the Tigers for P Mickey Lolich and OF Billy Baldwin. Lolich leaves Detroit after 13 years and 207 wins and remains the Tiger career leader in games started, strikeouts, and shutouts.