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Former MLB Player Larry Stahl Passes Away at 84

3/21/2026

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Larry Stahl, a former Major League Baseball player, died at 84 on March 17 in Caseyville, Illinois.
He played 10 MLB seasons for Kansas City Athletics, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Cincinnati Reds.
Stahl drew a controversial walk that ended Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas's perfect game bid on September 2, 1972.
He retired with a .232 batting average, 36 home runs, and 163 RBIs.

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Larry Stahl, a former Major League Baseball player, died at 84 on March 17 in Caseyville, Illinois.
He played 10 MLB seasons for Kansas City Athletics, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Cincinnati Reds.
Stahl drew a controversial walk that ended Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas's perfect game bid on September 2, 1972.
He retired with a .232 batting average, 36 home runs, and 163 RBIs.