Craig Biggio
Baseball player and coach for the Astros
Born
December 14th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a second baseman, catcher, and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Spent entire playing career with the Houston Astros from 1988 to 2007. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Transitioned to a coaching role after retiring. Contributed to baseball as a mentor and coach, influencing young players.
Accumulated 3,060 hits in MLB
Selected as a six-time All-Star
Won five Gold Glove Awards
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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