Willie McCovey

Baseball player, San Francisco Giants

Willie McCovey - Baseball player, San Francisco Giants
Born

January 10th, 1938
87 years ago

Died

October 31st, 2018
7 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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