Nickname: The Big Ugly, E.T.
Career Stats: .295 AVG, .333 OBP, .396 SLG, 79 HR, 856 RBI, 1010 R, 2254 H, 350 2B, 94 3B, 352 SB, 1238 K
DYK: 4 time All-Star and 3 time Gold Glove winner. Won the NL MVP and Silver Slugger in ’85. Led the NL in GIDP in ’87. Only had 79 career homers, but somehow hit two in Game 3 of the ’82 World Series to break the hearts of Brewers fans everywhere. Hit for the cycle in ’84 vs. the Cubs. Went to school at Diablo College. Anybody who was a fan of baseball in the 80’s should sign the petition to get Willie’s number retired at Busch Stadium.
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