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Vernon Wells--Toronto Blue Jays.(Baseball Profile)

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| January 01, 2005 | Sorci, Rick | COPYRIGHT 2005 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

FULL NAME: Vernon Wells III

AGE, HT., WT.: 26, 6-1,225

HOME: Arlington, Texas

STATUS/FAMILY: Married with one child

NICKNAME: V-Dub; Three Times (I'm the third)

LIFE OUTSIDE OF BASEBALL: Very relaxed. I get away from the game and just enjoy life. I go to dinner and play board games with my family.

SPORTS HERO WHEN I WAS YOUNG: I grew up watching Ken Griffey. Jr. I loved watching him play.

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