Mike Schmidt
Baseball player, 3-time MVP
Born
September 27th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played third base for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1972 to 1989. Contributed to the team's success by leading them to a World Series championship in 1980. Recognized as one of the greatest power hitters in baseball history, he recorded over 500 career home runs. Accumulated three Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards during his career, showcasing exceptional performance during multiple seasons. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.
Won 3 MVP awards (1980, 1981, 1986)
Helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series
Hit over 500 career home runs
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