Adam Kennedy
Baseball player and World Series champion
Born
January 10th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A former professional baseball player, played primarily as a second baseman. Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams, most notably the Anaheim Angels and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Contributed significantly to the Anaheim Angels' victory in the 2002 World Series. Was selected as an All-Star in 2002 and showcased versatility by playing multiple positions throughout the career.
Won the 2002 World Series with the Anaheim Angels
Selected as an All-Star in 2002
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