Dámaso García

Baseball player with MLB All-Star title

Dámaso García - Athletes & Sports Figures born February 7th, 1957
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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