Steve Sax


Steve Sax

A two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, Steve Sax was a Rookie of the Year, Silver Slugger Award winner, and a five-time All Star.

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Bill Wambsganss


Bill Wambsganss

Second baseman Bill Wambsganss turned the only unassisted triple play in World Series history to help the Indians win their first title in 1920.

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Pete Runnels


Pete Runnels

Two-time batting champion and five-time All Star Pete Runnels was inducted into the Boston Red Sox team Hall of Fame in 2004.

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Bud Fowler


The first acknowledged African-American pro player, Hall of Famer Bud Fowler began playing in the decade immediately following the Civil War.

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Jose Altuve


Jose Altuve

Before the age of 30 Jose Altuve earned a World Series ring, an MVP Award, six All Star rings, five Silver Slugger Awards, and a Gold Glove.

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Jimmie Dykes


Jimmy Dykes

Infielder Jimmie Dykes hit .280 and tallied 2,256 hits and 1,069 RBI; he also has more wins than any manager in Chicago White Sox history.

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Larry Doyle


Larry Doyle

The best NL second baseman of his era, Larry Doyle was the 1912 MVP, 1915 batting champ and captain of three pennant-winning teams.

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Willie Randolph


Willie Randolph

Upon his retirement Willie Randolph ranked 5th in games played at 2B, 9th in putouts, 7th in assists, 8th in total chances, & 3rd in double plays.

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Lew Fonseca


Lew Fonseca

Career .316 hitter and 1929 batting champ Lew Fonseca retired from the playing field then spent decades as the first AL Director of Promotions.

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Don Zimmer


Don Zimmer

Every paycheck Don Zimmer ever received was from professional baseball; in 2015 the Tampa Bay Rays retired jersey #66 in his honor.

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"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball…"

~Jacques Barzun, 1954