Val Picinich, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American baseball player
Date of Birth: 08-Sep-1896
Place of Birth: New York, United States
Date of Death: 05-Dec-1942
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Val Picinich
- Valentine John Picinich (September 8, 1896 – December 5, 1942) was an American professional baseball catcher.
- He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1916 to 1933 for the Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Robins / Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates.In 18 seasons Picinich played in 1,037 games and hit .258.
- He caught three no-hitters in his first eight major league seasons and he was the personal catcher for Walter Johnson for four seasons.
- He was a minor league manager after his playing career ended.
- He died of pneumonia in 1946.
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