Peter John Susko (July 2, 1904 – May 22, 1978) was a professional

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. He was a

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for one season (1934) with the Washington Senators. For his career, he compiled a .286

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and two

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s in 224

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s, with 25

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. He was born in

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and died in

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at the age of 73.

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