"Yankees Pitcher Fritz Peterson Dies at 82"

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"Yankees Pitcher Fritz Peterson Dies at 82"
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Former New York Yankees pitcher Fritz Peterson, known for swapping families with a teammate, has passed away at 82. He had a successful career with the Yankees and later played for Cleveland and Texas. Peterson was an All-Star in 1970 and had an outgoing personality that endeared him to teammates and fans. After retiring, he worked as a hockey broadcaster and wrote books about his baseball experiences.

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