Edward Bernard Roetz (August 6, 1905 – March 16, 1965) was a professional

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. He was an

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during one season (1929) with the

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. For his career, he compiled a .244 batting average in 45

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s and drove in five runs. Roetz also played 11 seasons in the

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s, hitting .296 with 116

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s. He was born and later died in

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at the age of 59.

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