Former MLB P Powell dies of self-inflicted gunshot
Posted Oct 07, 2009 11:10 PM
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HOUSTON -A sheriff's official in Georgia says former major league pitcher Brian Powell has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 35.
Capt. Liz Crowley of the Decatur County Sheriff's Office says Powell died Monday at a hospital in Tallahassee, Fla. Powell was from Bainbridge, Ga.
Powell was 7-18 with a 5.94 ERA in 59 games for Detroit, Houston, San Francisco and Philadelphia. He last pitched in the majors with the Phillies in 2004, and spent 2005 in Triple-A for Washington.
Powell is survived by his wife and three children.
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2009-10-07 23:28:52

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Lexnjr429
11:43PM Oct 7 2009 
I've never heard of this guy and I'm a baseball fan. But this is a tragic loss for his family and friends, my prayers go out to you
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