Richard Finlay Koecher (March 30, 1926 – February 4, 2020), nicknamed "Highpockets", was an American professional
baseball
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pitcher
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, who appeared in seven games over three seasons with the
Philadelphia Phillies
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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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2020 deaths
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