Rafael Palmeiro

Baseball player with 500 home runs

Rafael Palmeiro - Baseball player with 500 home runs
Born

September 24th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This Cuban-American baseball player had a career spanning 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Primarily played as a first baseman and designated hitter. Debuted in 1989 and played for the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles. Achieved milestones including over 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. Selected to the All-Star Game four times and awarded Gold Glove honors for outstanding defense at first base. His career ended in 2005 after a notable involvement in the performance-enhancing drugs controversy.

Hit over 500 home runs during MLB career

Achieved over 3,000 hits

Selected to All-Star Game four times

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