Troy Glaus
Baseball player and World Series MVP
Born
August 3rd, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played third base and first base in Major League Baseball. Career spanned from 1998 to 2010, with a significant period spent with the Anaheim Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Achieved notable success during the 2002 season, helping the Angels win the World Series and earning World Series MVP honors. Contributed to the Diamondbacks' success in the 2007 season, reaching the National League Championship Series.
World Series MVP in 2002
Two-time MLB All-Star
Member of the Anaheim Angels team that won the 2002 World Series
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