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Former Cubs Pitcher Milt Pappas Passes Away at 76

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Former Cubs pitcher and long-time Major Leaguer, Milt Pappas passed away Tuesday at the age of 76. Pappas pitched for the Cubs from 1970-73.

Milt Pappas stayed connected with the Cubs after his excellent playing career. Pappas was a regular at the Cubs Convention and was seen often at Wrigley Field.

Milt Pappas broke in with the Orioles in 1957. Pappas earned two trips to an All-Star game during his time in Baltimore. Pappas was traded to the Reds, along with Jack Baldschun and Dick Simpson, for Frank Robinson on Dec. 9, 1965.