Rickie Weeks

American baseball player and All-Star infielder

Rickie Weeks - American baseball player and All-Star infielder
Born

September 13th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, played as a second baseman. Played the majority of career with the Milwaukee Brewers. Selected as an All-Star in 2011 and contributed significantly to the team. Helped the Brewers reach the playoffs in 2011, where the team advanced to the National League Championship Series.

Selected as an All-Star in 2011

Played for the Milwaukee Brewers

Contributed to 2011 NLCS appearance

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