James Robert Magnuson (August 18, 1946 – May 30, 1991) was a

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who played in and with the

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and in with the

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. He batted right and threw left-handed. Magnuson had a 2–7 record in 36 career games.

Personal life

Magnuson was born in

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, the oldest of five children. His parents were Harry J. and Florence I. Magnuson of Marinette. An alumnus of the

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, Magnuson was married with two children. He died of alcohol poisoning in

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in 1991.

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