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Post by nyjyrk on Jul 2, 2007 20:03:15 GMT -5
Glenn Hubbard
All-Star 1983 Scrappy 2B with the Braves in the 80s. Fans and teammates loved him. Currently thier 1B coach, and has been since 1999.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 30, 2007 13:48:13 GMT -5
Garry Maddox"Secretary of Defense"Awards 1986-ML-Roberto Clemente Award Gold Gloves 1975-NL--OF 1976-NL--OF 1977-NL--OF 1978-NL--OF 1979-NL--OF 1980-NL--OF 1981-NL--OF 1982-NL--OF Excellent centerfielder with the Giants and Phillies through the 70s and 80s. Maddox served in the Army, including a tour in Vietnam, during the 1969 and 1970 seasons. Exposure to chemicals in Vietnam left his skin highly sensitive, and he has always since worn a full beard to protect his face. Very well liked by the fans and his teammates, and highly intelligent and soft spoken. "Two-thirds of the earth is covered by water, the other one-third is covered by Garry Maddox." --Ralph Kiner
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 30, 2007 8:26:12 GMT -5
Gil McDougald All-Star 1952 1956 1957 1958 1959 Awards 1951-AL-ROY 1958-ML-Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Great team player, and underappreciated member of five World Champion Yankee teams. He began his career at 3B, but was asked to move to 2B when Billy Martin was injured in 1956. He was then asked to play SS after Phil Rizzuto's replacement Billy Hunter didn't pan out in '57. He moved back to 2B when the Yankees brought up rookie sensation Tony Kubek. Shared time with Bobby Richardson and Hector Lopez, and Clete Boyer to finish his career. He played his first major league game on April 20, 1951. On May 6 of that year, he tied a major league record by batting in 6 runs in one inning. Later in the year, in the World Series, he became the first rookie to hit a grand slam home run in the Series. He narrowly beat out Minnie Miñoso in the voting for the 1951 American League Rookie of the Year. His entire major league career was spent on the New York Yankees, wearing uniform number 12. On May 7, 1957, McDougald, batting against Herb Score of the Cleveland Indians, hit a line drive that hit Score in the eye. It caused Score to miss the rest of the 1957 and much of the 1958 season, and Score was never again the outstanding pitcher he had been up to that event. McDougald reportedly vowed at the time of the incident to retire if Score was blinded.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 29, 2007 17:34:05 GMT -5
Ian KinslerCurrent starting 2B for the Texas Rangers.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 27, 2007 23:35:46 GMT -5
Izzy Molina
Not one of the current Molina brothers in the Majors. He was, however, a catcher as well. He played for Oakland from 1996 - 98, and in one game for Baltimore in 2002.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 26, 2007 19:56:58 GMT -5
Urbano LugoVenezuelan born pitcher with the Angels in the 80s.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 25, 2007 14:00:05 GMT -5
Larry WalkerAll-Star 1992 1997 1998 1999 2001 Awards 1997-NL-MVP Gold Gloves 1992-NL--OF 1993-NL--OF 1997-NL--OF 1998-NL--OF 1999-NL--OF 2001-NL--OF 2002-NL--OF Silver Sluggers 1992-NL--OF 1997-NL--OF 1999-NL--OF 3-time NL Batting Average Leader (1998, 1999 & 2001) 2-time NL On-Base Percentage Leader (1997 & 1999) 2-time NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1997 & 1999) 2-time NL OPS Leader (1997 & 1999) NL Total Bases Leader (1997) NL Doubles Leader (1994) NL Home Runs Leader (1997) 20-Home Run Seasons: 8 (1992, 1993, 1995, 1997-1999, 2001 & 2002) 30-Home Run Seasons: 4 (1995, 1997, 1999 & 2001) 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1997) 100 RBI Seasons: 5 (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001 & 2002) 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 4 (1997-1999 & 2001) 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1997) 30/30 Club (1997)
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 24, 2007 20:55:12 GMT -5
Cory SnyderCory Snyder was a member of the United States National Baseball Team at the 1984 Olympics. He had a nine year career in the major leagues, showing good power in his early years with the Cleveland Indians. He appeared along with Joe Carter on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1987. Many people point to this cover as a classic case of the 'Sports Illustrated cover jinx'. The Indians had a terrible year, going 61-101 despite the bright predictions by Sports Illustrated. Showed good power throughout his career, hit 3 home runs in a game twice, hit 2 home runs in a game 9 times, and had 4 grand slams Snyders father, Jim Snyder, was a minor league infielder for the Milwaukee Braves in 1961-1962.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 24, 2007 11:00:19 GMT -5
Willie Mays"Say Hey" Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979. All-Star 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Awards 1951-NL-ROY 1954-ML-Major League Player of the Year 1954-NL-MVP 1963-ML-AS MVP 1965-NL-MVP 1968-ML-AS MVP 1971-ML-Roberto Clemente Award Gold Gloves 1957-ML--CF 1958-NL--CF 1959-NL--CF 1960-NL--CF 1961-NL--OF 1962-NL--OF 1963-NL--OF 1964-NL--OF 1965-NL--OF 1966-NL--OF 1967-NL--OF 1968-NL--OF NL Batting Average Leader (1954) 2-time NL On-Base Percentage Leader (1965 & 1971) 5-time NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1954, 1955, 1957, 1964 & 1965) 5-time NL OPS Leader (1954, 1955, 1958, 1964 & 1965) 2-time NL Runs Scored Leader (1958-1961) NL Hits Leader (1960) 3-time NL Total Bases Leader (1955, 1962 & 1965) 3-time NL Triples Leader (1954, 1955 & 1957) 4-time NL Home Runs Leader (1955, 1962, 1964 & 1965) NL Bases on Balls Leader (1971) 4-time NL Stolen Bases Leader (1956-1959) 20-Home Run Seasons: 17 (1951, 1954-1968 & 1970) 30-Home Run Seasons: 11 (1954-1957, 1959 & 1961-1966) 40-Home Run Seasons: 6 (1954, 1955, 1961, 1962, 1964 & 1965) 50-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1955 & 1965) 100 RBI Seasons: 10 (1954, 1955 & 1959-1966) 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 12 (1954-1965) 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1958) Won a World Series Ring with the New York Giants in 1954 Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid," played with enthusiasm and exuberance while excelling in all phases of the game - hitting for average and power, fielding, throwing and baserunning. His staggering career statistics include 3,283 hits and 660 home runs. The Giants' superstar earned National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1951 and two MVP awards. He accumulated 12 Gold Gloves, played in a record-tying 24 All-Star games and participated in four World Series. His catch of Vic Wertz's deep fly in the '54 Series remains one of baseball's most memorable moments. Quote "They invented the All-Star game for Willie Mays." — Ted Williams '"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." - Tallulah Bankhead "This man dominates a game like no other player in the history of the game. I don't think there is any play he can't make." -Charlie Fox, Giants manager, 1971
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 23, 2007 20:32:28 GMT -5
Richie Ashburn"Whitey" "Put-put" Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995. All-Star 1948 1951 1953 1958 1962 Among the most consistent lead-off hitters in major league history, Richie Ashburn was a solid outfielder and clutch hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies. Ashburn hit over .300 during nine of his 15 seasons, twice capturing the National League batting title and concluded his career with a .308 lifetime average. The five-time All-Star selection quickly moved to the broadcast booth following his playing days and called Phillies game for more than three decades. Quote "Anybody who saw him play loves him because he was a bust-tail ballplayer who hated to lose." — Harry Kalas
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 22, 2007 22:23:40 GMT -5
Oscar "Happy" Felsch Starting CF for the 1919 Chicago Whitesox, and was one of the eight banned for throwing the World Series. Sad part is, he had his best season in 1920, his final season before the ban. He hit .338 with 40-2B, 15-3B, 14-Hr, 115-RBI, and only struckout 25 times in 556 ABs.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 21, 2007 23:21:45 GMT -5
Cloyd Boyer "Junior" Older brother of Clete and Ken Boyer. Unlike his brothers, Cloyd was not a 3b, but a pitcher. His final season was 1955, which was both of his brother's first seasons.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 20, 2007 19:50:38 GMT -5
LaMarr HoytAll-Star 1985 Awards 1983-AL-CYA 1983-AL-TSN Pitcher of the Year 1985-ML-AS MVP Led the AL in wins for consecutive seasons ('82-19, '83-24) Had great potential and a bright future. Hed pinpoint control as he rarelt walked batters. Pitched a one-hitter on May 2, 1984 against the New York Yankees. The only hit was a 7th inning single by Don Mattingly. Hoyt gave no walks and struck out 8 in the game. He faced the minimum in the game as Mattingly was erased by a double play. La Marr Hoyt's career ended in 1986 after he was arrested three times on drug charges. He was suspended for the 1987 season, it was later reduced, but he never returned to the major leagues. His father, Dewey Hoyt, pitched in the minors in 1947-1948.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 19, 2007 22:31:03 GMT -5
Greg Brock
First baseman for the Dodgers and Brewers in the 80s.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jun 18, 2007 17:24:38 GMT -5
Wes Parker "Mr. Steady" Awards 1972-ML-Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Gold Gloves 1967-NL--1B 1968-NL--1B 1969-NL--1B 1970-NL--1B 1971-NL--1B 1972-NL--1B Gold Glove 1B with the dodgers in the late 60s. Released after the 1972 season to make room at first base for Bill Buckner, Parker went on to play one season for the Nankai Hawks in Japan in 1974 where he hit .301 with 14 home runs.
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