Don Edward Baylor, 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 and was a first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter. He played for six different American League (AL) teams, primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels, but he also played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox. In 1979, Baylor was an All-Star and won the AL Most Valuable Player Award. He won three Silver Slugger Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award, and was a member of the 1987 World Series champion Minnesota Twins.
Don Baylor, American baseball player (born 1949)
On August 7, in the year 2017, Don Baylor, American baseball player (born 1949). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 7, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on August 7, 2017 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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