- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Junior Roseboro
- Nickname
- Gabby
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- John Roseboro was born on May 13, 1933 in Ashland, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Burke's Law (1963), Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) and Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969). He was married to Barbara Fouche. He died on August 16, 2002 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseBarbara Fouche(? - August 16, 2002) (his death, 4 children)
- Played for the National League's Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1957-1967); and for the Americal League's Minnesota Twins (1968-1969) and Washington Senators (1970).
- A former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher, Roseboro will always be known for being attacked on Aug. 22, 1965, at Candlestick Park. Future Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal, while at bat, hit Roseboro over the head twice with his bat, opening a 2-inch gash that sent blood flowing down the catcher's face.
- Children: daughters Shelley, Staci, and Morgan Nicole; son Jaime.
- Professional baseball player.
- Inducted into the Ashland County [Ohio] Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (inaugural class).
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