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Buzz Capra, Mets and Braves Pitcher, Dies at 78

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June 10, 2026
Buzz Capra, Mets and Braves Pitcher, Dies at 78

Lee William Capra, the former Major League Baseball pitcher known as Buzz, died May 11 at age 78.

Capra pitched for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves from 1971 to 1977. In 1974, he made the National League All-Star team and led the league in earned run average.

He was born October 1, 1947, in Chicago.

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