Christine Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 01/09/2009 Associated Press David Arthur Roberts, a left-handed pitcher who played for eight Major League teams including the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, has died of lung cancer. He was 64. Roberts' wife Carol and stepdaughter Kristy Rogan say he died at his home in Short Gap early Friday morning. They say he developed lung cancer from asbestos exposure as a young man. During the off seasons, he worked as a boilermaker and was regularly exposed to the cancer-causing material. Roberts had a 12-year career in Major League Baseball, beginning in 1969 with the San Diego Padres and ending in 1981 with the New York Mets. In between, he played with the Pirates, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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