Minnie Miñoso: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Saturnino Orestes Arrieta Miñoso Armas • the Cuban Comet
Born November 29, 1925 • Cuba
Died March 1, 2015 (aged 89) • ChicagoIllinois
Awards And Honors Baseball Hall of Fame (2022)

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