Dámaso García
Baseball player with MLB All-Star title
Born
Died
2020
6 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Professional baseball player and footballer had a career spanning several years in Major League Baseball. Played primarily as a second baseman, featuring prominent stints with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. Achieved an All-Star selection in 1984 after contributing significantly to the Blue Jays' success during that season. Transitioned to football, demonstrating versatile athletic abilities.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 1984
Played for the New York Yankees
Played for the Toronto Blue Jays
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