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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Eric Young enjoyed a successful 15-year major league career on the field, but it was his character that he is remembered for most.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Not many players are described as a team Most Valuable Player in their first full season in the big leagues - especially by his team's clubhouse leader.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Bernie Williams entered the big leagues with the expectation that he would continue the legacy of All-Star New York Yankees center fielders.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Larry Walker grew up with sticks, skates and pads as a hockey hopeful.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – For 20 seasons, Alan Trammell was the face of the Detroit Tigers.
And during those 20 years, Trammell proved to be one of the best all-around shortstops in baseball.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – At the time of his retirement, the numbers left little room for doubt.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – It didn’t take long for Ruben Sierra to find success in the big leagues. He hit a home run in just his second big league at bat.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – He arrived in the big leagues in 1992, joining an Angels team that had registered just three postseason appearances in 32 years.
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Tim Raines finished his big league career with the highest percentage of stolen bases of any player with 300-plus steals.
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This Day in Baseball History
On February 4, 1976, a federal judge upholds a recent decision by arbitrator Peter Seitz, who had granted free agency to pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally. Both players had challenged baseball’s reserve clause. Messersmith will sign a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves, while McNally will decide to retire.