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Don Edward Baylor (June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017), nicknamed "Groove," was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter known for standing very close to home plate (" crowding the plate ") and was a first baseman , left fielder , and designated ...
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- June 28, 1949
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor, who played 19 seasons in the majors and won the 1979 AL MVP with the Angels, passed away after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He also managed the Rockies and the Cubs, and served as a coach for several teams.
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor played for 14 Major League teams and won the AL MVP Award in 1979 with the Angels. He also managed the Rockies and the Cubs, and was a hitting coach for the Angels.
- Joe Trezza
Aug 8, 2017 · Wherever he went, Don Baylor left his mark on baseball. He was an MVP and Manager of the Year, respected as a powerful slugger, punishing runner and commanding presence in any clubhouse. And during nearly a half-century as a pro, baseball left its mark on him.
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor was a 19-year MLB player and a manager who overcame racial barriers and cancer. He was remembered as a leader, a hitter and a human being who touched many people in the game.
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Baylor was hit by fastballs, sliders and a bunch of pitches 267 times in his career. Baylor set the modern-day record in 1987 while playing for Boston, on the day he turned 38. After the game,...
