Danny Tartabull
Baseball player, 1991 All-Star
Born
October 30th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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A professional baseball player made notable contributions in Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter. Played for teams including the New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Mariners. Earned an All-Star selection in 1991 while with the Yankees. Concluded a successful career with impressive offensive stats, distinctly recognized for his power-hitting capabilities in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Selected as an All-Star in 1991
Achieved over 20 home runs in multiple seasons
Played for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals
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