Dave Winfield

Baseball player and sportscaster

Dave Winfield - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

October 3rd, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player with a prominent career spanning 22 seasons in Major League Baseball. Played for teams including the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays. Achieved success as a right fielder and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting after retirement, providing analysis and insights into the game.

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001

Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1996

Selected as an All-Star 12 times

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