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DAVE WINFIELD: His first cover appearance in Baseball Digest was 22 years ago with the Padres.(Brief Article)
DURING THE 1978 SEASON, DAVE WINFIELD WAS becoming a dominant presence in the National League as one of its most promising stars when he hit .308 with 24 homers, 97 RBI and 181 hits.
At 26, he was at the doorstep of his expected potential as an all-around performer.
Winfield appeared on the February 1979 cover under the story headline--Dave Winfield: The Best is Yet to Come.
The title was right on the mark as Winfield went on to have one of his finest seasons in 1979 by leading the National League in RBI (118) with 34 homers, a .308 batting average, 97 runs scored while capturing his first Gold Glove award.
Winfield played 22 seasons in the majors with the Padres (1973-1980), Yankees (1981-1990), Angels (1990-1991), Blue Jays (1992), Twins (1993-1994) and Indians (1995). He missed the 1989 season due to a back injury.
Winfield is one of only four players (Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, George Brett) to record 3,000 hits, 200 stolen bases and over 300 home runs in his career. In the 22 years he played in the majors, he hit .300 four times, collected 465 homers, 540 doubles, 1,669 runs and ranks 12th all-time with 1,833 RBI.
He was one of the best defensive outfielders during his prime, winning seven Gold ...
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- Press release article from: Business Wire January 25, 2006 700+ words
...Famers George Brett and Dave Winfield as the special celebrity...George Brett and Dave Winfield on both Thursday and...Hall of Fame in 1999. Dave Winfield was a 12-time All-Star, winner of seven Gold Glove and six Silver Slugger...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 23, 2004 700+ words
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 10, 2007 700+ words
...for the All-Time Rawlings Gold Glove Team. Rawlings today released...for the All- Time Rawlings Gold Glove Team. One week into the regular...Dwight Evans (2,911), Dave Winfield (2,839), Garry Maddox...967). About the Rawlings Gold Glove Award(R) The Rawlings ...
- Dave Winfield answers kids' questions. (Originated from Knight-Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Winfield, Dave April 4, 1994 700+ words
...Minnesota Twins designated hitter Dave Winfield, the newest member of baseball's...and life in his weekly column, Ask Dave. Winfield is a longtime supporter of self-esteem...you will live. (Kids wanting to ask Dave Winfield a question should write to him in care...
- Minnesota Twins designated hitter Dave Winfield answers kids' questions....
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Winfield, Dave October 3, 1994 700+ words
...me over till game time. (Fans of Dave Winfield's Ask Dave column now can check out...whole range of topics in ``Ask Dave: Dave Winfield Answers Kids' Questions About Baseball...Pioneer Books. Kids who want to ask Dave Winfield a question should write to him c...
- Baseball Hall of Famers George Brett and Dave Winfield Available For Interviews...
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 28, 2005 700+ words
...Baseball: Who: George Brett and Dave Winfield What: Interview and Photo Opportunity...Michigan Why: George Brett and Dave Winfield will be introduced in Detroit as...interviews with George Brett and Dave Winfield.
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- Magazine article from: Alcoholism & Addiction Magazine Scott, Neil April 1, 1988 700+ words
...National Campaign When Yankee All-Star Dave Winfield steps to the plate, an immediate advantage...their breath, and the fans go wild. Dave Winfield is the kind of player who makes things...show business to "talk the talk." Dave Winfield, who is no newcomer to the anti...
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- News wire article from: Saint Paul Pioneer Press (St. Paul, MN) August 3, 2001 700+ words
Byline: Brian Murphy ST. PAUL _ Dave Winfield's pilgrimage to Cooperstown began on a St. Paul sandlot...Days in the Bronx, and the Boss has scheduled Aug. 18 as Dave Winfield Day at Yankee Stadium. "It's well-documented that...
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- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Powers, Tom August 5, 2001 700+ words
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y._Dave Winfield entered the Hall of Fame in character. He was polished, thorough...Twins public address announcer Bob Casey as "St. Paul's own Dave Winfield," the big guy wanted to make sure he said "I appreciate...
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