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Former big leaguer Geremi Gonzalez killed by lightning

By john • May 26th, 2008 • Category: chicago cubs, geremi gonzalez, major leagues, tampa bay rays, top story

Former big leaguer pitcher Geremi Gonzalez was struck and killed by lightning yesterday in his native Venezuela on Sunday. He was 33 years old.
Signed by the Chicago Cubs out of Venezuela he began pitching in the majors as a rookie at the age of 22 in 1997. After a 11-9 record and a 4.25 ERA [...]