Baseball Birthdays: April twenty-ninth

Ed Charles, while with the K.C. A’s, had quite a rookie year.
But playing third for sixty-nine Mets capped off his career.

Luis Aparicio, best shortstop of his day,
Won gold gloves and one series ring, from Venezuela way.

Tom House, bespectacled reliever, known more for his coaching tips than saves,
Caught Hank Aaron’s record homer, standing in the bullpen for the Braves.

Ron Washington, in seven years, has guided Rangers to the series twice.
Emotional, the manager admits once having cocaine as a vice.

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