Dave Winfield
Baseball player and sportscaster
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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October 3rd, 1790 235 years ago
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Born
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