Former Texas Rangers pitcher and coach Jackie Brown passed away Sunday after battling a long illness.
Brown, of Holdenville, Okla., was 73.
The right-hander made his major league debut with the Washington Senators in 1970. He also played with the Indians ans Expos during a seven-year playing career. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Phillies in 1962. He pitched for the Rangers from 1973-75 before being traded to the Indians during the ‘75 season. His best year in the majors was 1974 when he was 13-12 with a 3.
