Willie McCovey
Baseball player, San Francisco Giants
Born
January 10th, 1938
87 years ago
Died
October 31st, 2018
6 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished first baseman in Major League Baseball, this player played primarily for the San Francisco Giants. Career spanned from 1959 to 1980, marked by impressive batting statistics and pivotal moments in critical games. Celebrated for powerful hitting, including significant home run totals and multiple All-Star selections. Achieved the highest honor in baseball with induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986.
Won the NL MVP Award in 1969
Member of the 1962 National League Championship team
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