Claudell Washington
Baseball player and MLB All-Star
Born
1954
71 years ago
Died
June 10th, 2020
5 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1990. Primarily played as an outfielder, representing teams like the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, and New York Yankees. Achieved All-Star status in 1981 while playing for the Oakland Athletics. Contributed significantly to teams with both offensive skills and versatility in the outfield.
Selected as an All-Star in 1981
Played for multiple MLB teams including the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees
Accumulated over 1,800 hits in MLB career
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