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Yankees Pitcher Fritz Peterson, Known for Wife Swap with Teammate, Dies at 82

Former New York Yankees pitcher Fritz Peterson, known for his impeccable control on the mound, has passed away at the age of 82. In addition to his baseball career, Peterson gained notoriety for trading wives and homes with teammate Mike Kekich during spring training in 1973. The trade led to the end of both marriages, but Peterson and Susanne Kekich remained together until his death. The Yankees expressed their sadness at the loss of Peterson, highlighting his affable nature and prankster personality.

via Yahoo Sports|

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"Former Yankee Pitcher Fritz Peterson, Known for Unusual Trade, Dies at 82"

Fritz Peterson, a former New York Yankees pitcher, has passed away at the age of 82. While he was known for his achievements on the field, he gained notoriety for exchanging wives with a teammate. Peterson battled prostate cancer and Alzheimer's disease in his later years. Despite playing for the Yankees during a challenging period, he was a standout pitcher, winning 109 games over eight seasons, including 20 in 1970 when he made his only All-Star team.

via The New York Times|

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"Fritz Peterson, Controversial Yankees Pitcher, Dies at 82"

Fritz Peterson, former New York Yankees pitcher known for swapping wives and children with teammate Mike Kekich, has passed away at 82. The unusual trade took place in 1972, and Peterson remained with his new wife for the rest of his life, while Kekich's relationship didn't last long. Despite the notoriety of the swap, Peterson had a successful baseball career, leading the American League in various pitching categories during his time with the Yankees. He retired in 1976 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2018.

via Fox News|

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obituary1 year ago•2 min saved

"Yankees Pitcher Fritz Peterson Dies at 82"

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.

via CBS Sports|

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