Edward Dwain "Ike" Brookens (born January 3, 1949 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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), is a former Major League Baseball

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 pitcher

Pitcher

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 who played in with the Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers

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. He batted and threw right-handed. Brookens had a 0-0 record, with a 5.23 ERA, in three games, in his one year career.

He was drafted by the Washington Senators

Texas Rangers (baseball)

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 in the 5th round of the 1967 amateur draft

1967 Major League Baseball Draft

-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1967 Major League Baseball draft.- Background :The June draft was filled with talented prospects who would go on to pro careers...

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Brookens' cousin, Tom Brookens

Tom Brookens

Thomas Dale Brookens is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , and Cleveland Indians...

, also played in the majors, with the Tigers, New York Yankees

New York Yankees

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, and Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Indians

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