Phil Roof, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Phil Roof

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1941

Place of Birth: Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Philip Anthony Roof (born March 5, 1941) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and minor league manager.
He played for 15 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball in 1961 and from 1964 to 1977, most notably for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics and the Minnesota Twins.
Although Roof was a relatively weak hitter, he sustained a lengthy career in the major leagues due to his valuable defensive abilities.
He was the first player acquired by the expansion Toronto Blue Jays.