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The tall Cuban was named to the Topps All-Star Rookie team in 1965 after a 14-13, 2.93 ERA season with the Angels. Often wild, the next year he slumped to 7-14 while leading the AL in hit batsmen. Arm problems over the next few years handicapped his ML career. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 22, 1965: Baltimore OF Curt Blefary edges Angels P Marcelino Lopez for American League Rookie of the Year honors. » July 23, 1966: At Yankee Stadium, the Yanks celebrate Old-timers' Day but lose to the Angels, 7–6, despite a grand slam from Mickey Mantle. The slam, off Marcelino Lopez, is Mickey's 9th. He ties Babe Ruth -- not in home runs, but in games played as a Yankee.