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trsent
10-12-2012, 03:06 AM
Former Giants and A's outfielder and first baseman John "Champ" Summers died at 66 in north Florida on Thursday.


Summers' wife, Joy, says he died after a 2 1/2-year battle with kidney cancer.


Starting in 1974, Summers played 10 seasons in the majors. He also played for the Tigers, Cubs, Reds and Padres.


Summers finished his career with a .255 batting average, 54 home runs and 218 RBIs.

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sox83cubs84
10-13-2012, 06:02 PM
I remember his as a Cub in the mid-late 1970s. A real nice guy and fan favorite. RIP, Champ.

Dave Miedema