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Former MLB catcher Cannizzaro dies at 78
- Updated: December 31, 2016
Chris Cannizzaro, an original 1962 Met and the first All-Star in Padres franchise history, died on Thursday at the age of 78.
The former catcher, who played in the Major Leagues for 13 seasons from 1960-74, had been suffering from lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Padres acknowledged his passing on Friday.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the first #Padres All-Star, catcher Chris Cannizzaro. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/3Ovf5tJ87m
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) December 30, 2016
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the first #Padres All-Star, catcher Chris Cannizzaro. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/3Ovf5tJ87m
Cannizzaro was born on May 3, 1938, in …
