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Chris Duncan Professional baseball Left fielder / First baseman | Baseball Wiki

Chris Duncan Professional baseball Left fielder / First baseman | Baseball Wiki

This week in City of Tucson history.

Christopher Edwin Duncan Died on September 6, 2019

Christopher Edwin Duncan died on September 6, 2019, at the age of 38, after battling brain cancer. Born on May 5, 1981, in Tucson, Arizona, he grew up in a baseball family. His father, Dave Duncan, was a former MLB catcher and pitching coach. Chris played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2005 to 2009 as a left fielder and first baseman. In 2006, he hit 22 home runs and helped the Cardinals win the World Series. After retiring, he became a radio host in St. Louis, known for his humor and knowledge of baseball. Despite his career in St. Louis, he maintained strong ties to Tucson, participating in local baseball events and visiting often. His life and career left a lasting impact on both the baseball community and his hometown.

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