Jimmy Wynn

Baseball player and World Series champion

Jimmy Wynn - Baseball player and World Series champion
Born

March 12th, 1942
83 years ago

Died

2020
5 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1977, primarily as an outfielder. Participated in the 1973 World Series with the New York Mets. Took part in a celebrated career marked by power hitting and speed on the bases. Inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and recognized as one of the best players in Houston Astros history.

Played for the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets

Hit over 200 home runs during his career

Selected as an All-Star in 1967

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