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Ex-Royals Player Al Cowens
Dies
AP-NY-03-13-02
0223EST
DOWNEY, Calif. (AP) - Al Cowens,
a former outfielder who won a Gold Glove and with the Kansas City Royals
in 1977, has died. He was 50.
Cowens died of a heart attack
Monday at his home in Downey, Calif., said his wife of 30 years, Velma.
The Los Angeles native was a
product of the Royals' farm system. He made his major league debut with
the team in 1974 and played with Kansas City through the 1979 season.
In 1977, Cowens had his finest
season. He batted .312 with 23 home runs and 112 RBIs, earned a Gold Glove
and finished second to Rod Carew in balloting for the American League's
MVP.
Cowens also played for the
then-California Angels in 1980 and the Detroit Tigers for parts of two
seasons. He joined the Seattle Mariners in 1982 and finished his playing
career with the team in 1986.
In 13 seasons, Cowens batted .270
with 107 home runs and 717 RBIs.
After his retirement, Cowens
continued scouting players for the Royals, his wife said.
In addition to his wife and
grandchildren, Cowens is survived by sons Purvis, Dante and Rayvon and a
daughter, Trinetta.
A funeral service will be held
Saturday at 10 a.m. at Crusaders Temple Church of God in Christ in Los
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