Al Oliver
Major League Baseball player, 5-time All-Star
Born
October 14th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1985. Teams included the Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, and Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved a batting average of .303 over his career. Contributed to the Pirates' success during the 1971 World Series, winning the championship. Recognized for consistent hitting and offensive production throughout career.
5-time All-Star selection
Part of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1971 World Series championship team
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