Major League Baseball Player. He played the outfield position for Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs from 1970 to 1979. After graduating from Harry Ells High School in Richmond, California in 1966, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He debuted with the Pirates in 1970 as a reserve outfielder and went on to play for them for the next five years. On September 1, 1971, he played in the first all-minority lineup in MLB history. He also played for the Pirates during their successful 1971 World Series run. Over the final five seasons of his career, he played primarily as a pinch-hitter and utility outfielder for the Mets, Rangers and Cubs. During his career, his statistics included a .277 batting average with 645 hits, 5 home runs, and 187 RBIs. After his playing career, he served in coaching roles for the Cubs, Astros, Mariners, Brewers and Giants, and most recently as a Minor League advisor to the Dodgers.
Major League Baseball Player. He played the outfield position for Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs from 1970 to 1979. After graduating from Harry Ells High School in Richmond, California in 1966, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He debuted with the Pirates in 1970 as a reserve outfielder and went on to play for them for the next five years. On September 1, 1971, he played in the first all-minority lineup in MLB history. He also played for the Pirates during their successful 1971 World Series run. Over the final five seasons of his career, he played primarily as a pinch-hitter and utility outfielder for the Mets, Rangers and Cubs. During his career, his statistics included a .277 batting average with 645 hits, 5 home runs, and 187 RBIs. After his playing career, he served in coaching roles for the Cubs, Astros, Mariners, Brewers and Giants, and most recently as a Minor League advisor to the Dodgers.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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