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August Rodney Mancuso (December 5, 1905 – October 26, 1984), nicknamed "Blackie", was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout and radio sports commentator. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals (1928, 1930–32, 1941–42), New York Giants (1933–38, 1942–44), Chicago Cubs (1939 ...
Dec 13, 2021 · Gus Mancuso was 88 when he died. Fittingly, that’s the same number of keys on a piano, one of the many instruments he mastered. Mancuso, a revered musician in Las Vegas who backed such legends...
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Dec 5, 2011 · Gus Mancuso. Position: Catcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-10 , 185lb (178cm, 83kg) Born: December 5, 1905 in Galveston, TX. Died: October 26, 1984 in Houston, TX. Buried: Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, TX. Debut: (Age 22-147d, 6,733rd in major league history) 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
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Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about Gus Mancuso, a popular and versatile catcher who played in five World Series and called signals for five Hall of Fame pitchers. Read his family history, his minor league and major league career, and his role in baseball broadcasting.
Dec 9, 2021 · Gus Mancuso (1933-2021) was a jazz musician who played various instruments, including drums, vibraphone, and marimba. He worked with many famous jazz artists and died of Alzheimer's disease in Nevada.
Gus Mancuso, affectionately known as "Blackie", was born on May 12, 1905. With a nickname as memorable as his fighting spirit, Mancuso left an indelible mark on the world of boxing.
Jan 31, 2022 · If there’s one instrument that has not been explored in jazz, it has to be the baritone horn. That didn’t discourage Gus Manusco (1933-2021) who played the usually unwieldy instrument with the dexterity of a tenor sax.
