Richard Finlay Koecher (March 30, 1926 – February 4, 2020), nicknamed "Highpockets", was an American professional

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, who appeared in seven games over three seasons with the

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in the major leagues from 1946 to 1948. He died on February 4, 2020, at the age of 93.Baseball Almanac: Dick Koecher profile
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