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A journeyman catcher, Roof was highly respected for his defensive abilities and handling of young pitchers, but was weak at the plate. His .302 mark for 63 games in 1975 was a full 67 points higher than his previous best. The bowlegged Kentuckian played a career-high 127 games for the 1966 A's. Five Roof brothers played pro ball; brother Gene was an outfielder with the Cardinals and Expos for parts of 1981-83. Phil became a Mariner coach in 1983. (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 1, 1965: The KC Athletics, which waived young Joe Rudi to the Indians in May, got him back, along with backup C Phil Roof. The Indians receive veteran OF Jim Landis and P Jim Rittwage. Rudi hit .254 at Dubuque this past season. » May 30, 1966: Denny McLain pitches his 2nd one-hitter of the month. Phil Roof's 5th-inning double is Kansas City's only safety in Detroit's 5–2 win. » January 15, 1970: The Oakland Athletics trade C Phil Roof, OF Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Brewers for 1B Don Mincher and infielder Ron Clark. It is the Brewers' first trade. » September 3, 1970: The Twins Leo Cardenas hits a Wally Bunker pitch in the 8th inning off the foul pole, but the umps rule it a foul ball. Manager Bill Rigney and Bob Allison argue that is should be a homer and get tossed for their efforts. Cardenas then strikes out. Phil Roof and Roberto Pena homer to lead the Brewers, to an 8–3 victory.