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    JulioFranco

    • First Baseman
    • Birthdate
      8/23/1958
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .298
    • HR
      173
    • RBI
      1194
    • OPS
      .782
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      40 OVER 40

      NHL star Jaromir Jagr just turned 44 but remains an impact player, following the path of these 40 age-defying men and women who showed that 40 doesn't have to mean the end.
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        Former All-Star Franco, 56, signs in Japan

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          Franco, 55, hopes playing stint opens door

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          — Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Connelly Early gave up two hits and a run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.
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