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Joe Christopher, former Pirates outfielder and an original New York Met, dies at 88

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October 5, 2023October 5, 2023News Room

Christopher, a stocky, 5-foot-10 outfielder, played three seasons with the Pirates; he batted .232 in 56 at-bats for the Bucs’ 1960 World Series champions.

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