Dave Dravecky
Baseball player and inspirational speaker
Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants. Achieved success with two All-Star selections and starting in the 1989 World Series. Faced a battle with cancer, leading to his retirement from baseball. After recovery, pursued speaking engagements to share experiences of resilience and hope.
Selected as an All-Star in 1983 and 1985
Started in the 1989 World Series with the Giants
Wrote the book 'When You Can't Come Back'
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