Luis Aparicio
MLB shortstop and Hall of Famer
Born
April 29th, 1934
91 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball player, this individual played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1956 to 1973. The player was notable for a lengthy career spent mainly with the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, this individual won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1956. Renowned for exceptional defensive skills, the player amassed a total of 2,677 career hits.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984
Won 9 Gold Glove Awards
Led the American League in stolen bases in 1956
Played for the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles
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