Brandon Inge
Major League Baseball player and All-Star
Born
May 19th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
Links & References
Played as a third baseman and catcher in Major League Baseball. Spent the majority of a 12-season career with the Detroit Tigers. Debuted in 2001 and established a reputation for strong defensive skills and versatility on the field. Selected for the All-Star Game in 2009. Contributed to the Tigers' American League pennant win in 2006, reaching the World Series. Also played for the Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies, with career totals including over 1,000 hits and 100 home runs.
Selected as an All-Star in 2009
Contributed to the Detroit Tigers' 2006 AL pennant
Achieved over 1,000 hits in MLB career
Other People Born on May 19th
Michele Camporese
Played as a defender in professional football, primarily for Fiorentina and other clubs. Camporese began his youth career at Fiorentina, advancing to the senior team where he made his Serie A debut. He later played for clubs such as Vicenza and Pisa in Serie B, contributing to defensive strategies and team performance.
Continue ReadingAlan Melville
An accomplished cricketer, this individual played for the South African national team during the 1930s. Debuting in Test cricket in 1935, contributed to several important matches. In addition to his role as a middle-order batsman, also served as a captain. Transitioned to first-class cricket, achieving significant success. After retiring, took on various roles in sports administration and journalism.
Continue ReadingMax Perutz
Austrian-English biologist specialized in the study of protein structure. Conducted pioneering research using X-ray crystallography to understand hemoglobin. Contributed significantly to the field of molecular biology through the elucidation of protein structure. Spent much of academic career at the University of Cambridge and founded the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology.
Continue ReadingJosh Paul
A former professional baseball player and manager, achieved recognition as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Played for the Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays during his playing career. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, taking managerial roles in various minor league teams. Contributed to player development and team strategy.
Continue ReadingPete Townshend
Musical contributions began in the 1960s as the guitarist and songwriter for a prominent rock band. Pioneered the rock opera format with the album 'Tommy', which was later adapted into a film and stage production. Continued to innovate in music and was involved in numerous charitable activities, including supporting disasters in the music industry. Also explored solo projects and collaborated with various artists throughout the decades.
Continue ReadingKevin Amankwaah
Amankwaah played as a defender in English football, beginning his career with local clubs before settling at Bristol City. During his tenure, the team competed in the Football League Championship and League One. He made significant contributions to the team's efforts and development in these leagues. After leaving Bristol City, Amankwaah played for several clubs, including Swindon Town and Weymouth. His career spanned both domestic and international competitions, showcasing his skills on the field throughout various stages of his professional journey.
Continue Reading