Jermaine Dye
Baseball player, 2005 World Series MVP
Born
January 28th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional baseball player with a successful career primarily in Major League Baseball. Played for teams including the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and Oakland Athletics. Achieved significant success with the Chicago White Sox, contributing to the team's 2005 World Series championship. Received the World Series Most Valuable Player award for his performance in the series, including a crucial home run in Game 4.
2005 World Series MVP
2005 World Series champion with Chicago White Sox
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