Former Wisconsin Rapids Twins pitcher passes away

Former Wisconsin Rapids Twins pitcher Jim Fuchs passed away earlier this
fall at the age of 78. Fuchs was a native of Faribault, Minnesota, and he
signed with the Minnesota Twins in 1966.  He was assigned to the Twins'
Midwest League farmclub in Wisconsin Rapids, and pitched for the Rapids
ballclub for three seasons, compiling an overall record of 15-16 in 71
games.  After pitching in Wisconsin Rapids for three seasons, Fuchs
returned to Minnesota and farmed near Faribault.  The 1967 Wisconsin Rapids
team finished just one-half game behind Midwest League champion Appleton.