Oscar Tuero (December 17, 1898 – October 21, 1960) was a professional

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. He was a right-handed

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over parts of three seasons (1918–1920) with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Career

For his career, he compiled a 6–9 record in 58 appearances, mostly as a

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, with a 2.88

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and 58

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Birth and death

Tuero was born in

Havana, Cuba Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.

and died in

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at the age of 61.

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Career

Birth and death

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