Will Clark

Baseball player; 1989 World Series champion

Will Clark - Baseball player; 1989 World Series champion
Born

March 13th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, recognized for accomplishments in Major League Baseball. Spent the majority of professional career with the San Francisco Giants. Played first base and contributed significantly to the team's success during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Achieved All-Star status multiple times and won a World Series title in 1989. Also played for the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals before retiring. Inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 for contributions made during college baseball career.

Won the 1989 World Series with the San Francisco Giants

Selected as a 5-time MLB All-Star

Inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006

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