Former catcher Ray Fosse, who spent 12 years behind the plate for four teams but was perhaps best-known as a player for a vicious collision with Pete Rose in the 1970 All-Star Game, has died at the age of 74.
Fosse had been battling cancer for the past 16 years before passing away on Wednesday, his wife Carol announced on his website, RayFosse.com.
After his playing days ended, Fosse began a second career in broadcasting, serving as an analyst for Oakland A's games on TV and radio from 1986 until he stepped down this past August to focus on his cancer treatment and spending time with his family.