Justin Upton
Professional baseball outfielder
Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2007. Played for teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and Detroit Tigers. Achieved All-Star selections in multiple years and recorded significant home runs and RBIs throughout the career. Notable for contributions to teams that reached the playoffs, including the 2012 Diamondbacks.
Selected as an All-Star in 2011 and 2015
Hit over 300 home runs in MLB career
Played for teams that reached playoffs
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August 25th, 1741 284 years ago
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August 25th, 1983 42 years ago
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August 25th, 1963 62 years ago
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French tennis player and doubles champion
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August 25th, 1981 44 years ago
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