Pat Putnam MLB Legend Passes at 72 | Huntsville News

Pat Putnam, the quiet giant of baseball who once roamed MLB fields with grit and grace, has passed away at 72. A beloved former first baseman drafted in 1975, he played eight seasons with the Rangers, Mariners, and Twins — hitting 63 homers and forging deep bonds off the field. Friends remember him as stoic, family-first, and rarely emotional — except when it mattered most. His legacy lives on in the game and in those who knew him as more than a player: family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/769b5a4c1744bc40