R.I.P. Herb Moford

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Former Major League pitcher Herb Moford dies

BROOKSVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Former Major League pitcher Herb Moford, who played for four teams in the 1950s and 1960s, has died. He was 77.

Moford died Saturday (12.03.05) at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. The cause of death wasn't revealed.

Moford played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. He compiled a career record of 5-13 with a 5.03 ERA in 50 games over four seasons.

Moford, who was born in Brooksville, had his best season in 1958 with Detroit, going 4-9 with a 3.61 ERA in 25 games.

He's survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha Beckett Moford, and one daughter.