Bill Singer
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William Robert Singer (born April 24, 1944 in Los Angeles, California) was a pitcher with a 14-year career from 1964 to 1973. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League and the California Angels, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays all of the American League.
He was elected to the National League All-Star team in 1969 and to the American League All-Star team in 1973.
In 2003, he was terminated from his position as special assistant to General Manager Jim Duquette of the New York Mets, following racially insensitive remarks made in reference to Dodgers assistant general manager Kim Ng.
- New York Mets (November 18, 2003). Bill Singer terminated as special assistant to the GM. Press Release.
Preceded by: Tommie Agee |
Major League Player of the Month July, 1970 |
Succeeded by: Bob Gibson |
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