Frank Viola

Frank John Viola (born April 19 1960 in Hempstead, New York) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins (1982-89), New York Mets (1989-91), Boston Red Sox (1992-94), Cincinnati Reds (1995) and Toronto Blue Jays (1996). He batted and threw left-handed, and was nicknamed "Sweet Music" – an unusual nickname he picked up after a Minnesota fan began displaying a banner bearing the phrase in the outfield's upper deck whenever Viola pitched.

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April 19 - 1960 - Hempstead, New York - Starting pitcher - Major League Baseball - Minnesota Twins - New York Mets - Boston Red Sox - Cincinnati Reds - Toronto Blue Jays

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