Ray Durham
Professional baseball player, All-Star
Born
November 30th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a second baseman and outfielder. Career spanned from 1995 to 2010, representing several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and San Francisco Giants. Achieved notable success during the prime years, with contributions to multiple playoff teams. Selected as an All-Star in 2002, showcasing exceptional skills and performance on the field.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Made the MLB All-Star team in 2002
Contributed to the San Francisco Giants' playoff runs
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