Raymond C. Boyd (February 11, 1887 – February 11, 1920) was an American professional

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. He was a right-handed

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over parts of two seasons (1910–11) with the

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, and

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. For his career, he compiled a 2–4 record, with a 3.09

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, and 26

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s in 58⅓ innings pitched. He died on his 33rd birthday from

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. On June 18, 1909, Boyd threw a

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whild pitching for the Burlington Pathfinders in the Class D level

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in the 3–0 Burlington victory over the

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, Boyd walked 2 with 4 strikeouts in the contest.

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