Larry John Loughlin (August 16, 1941 – January 26, 1999) was an American

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who played briefly for the

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during the 1967 season. Listed at , , Loughlin batted and threw left-handed. He was born in

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. A star pitcher with the

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baseball team, Loughlin played in the

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. He entered the major leagues in 1967 with the Phillies, appearing for them in three games. He posted a 15.19

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and did not have a decision or saves, giving up nine runs on nine hits and four walks while

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five in 5 innings of work. A

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in his only MLB

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left him with a rare career 1.000

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. Following his majors career, Loughlin played in the

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and

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systems until 1970. After that, he worked as a mechanic in his native Tacoma. Loughlin died in

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, at the age of 57.

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