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Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

The last time I wrote him (many years ago), Rivera was living in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. I believe he is still alive (at least I have heard no evidence to the contrary). He's always been a great signer. Yes, he was incarcerated prior to debuting in the big leagues, although I don't remember why. I think it may have been for assault or something along that line, but could be wrong.

EDIT--Come to think of it, Rivera's incarceration could have also had something to do with a robbery.