Ray Durham

Professional baseball player, All-Star

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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