Former infielder Rich Rollins, an All-Star for the Twins in 1962, dies at age 87
Rollins' death was confirmed by the Twins and Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians were informed of his death by a family member.
Born April 16, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, Rollins played for the Twins in their first eight years in Minnesota, from 1961-68. He then spent a season with the Seattle Pilots and began 1970 with them after they moved to Milwaukee. He finished that season and his career with Cleveland.
Rollins hit .298 with 16 homers and 96 RBIs in 1962.
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