Monday, February 23, 2009

Dave Winfield


Name:
Dave Winfield
Nicknames:
Winnie, Big Dave, Mr. Jay
Years Played:
1973 - 1995
Teams:
San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians
Highlights/Awards:
Hall of Fame 1st Ballot Inductee (2001), 12 Time All-Star, 7 Time Gold Glove, 6 Time Silver Slugger.
Career Stats:
AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS OBP SLG .283 2,973 11,003 1,669 3,110 540 88 465 1,833 1,216 1,686 223 96 .355 .475
Best Season:
1979; .308, 34 HR, 118 RBI, 97 Runs, 15 Steals
Did You Know:
  • Dave earned a full scholarship to the University of Minnesota in 1969, where he starred in basketball and baseball for the Golden Gophers.
  • Winfield was the first San Diego Padre to enter the Hall of Fame.
  • ESPN named Winfield the third-best all-around athlete of all time in any sport (2004).
  • In 1983 Winfield was involved in a bird-killing incident during a game.

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