Tag: Dave Winfield
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On This Day: Dave Winfield Becomes Oldest To Reach 100 RBI At Age 40
Dave Winfield’s achievement of reaching 100 RBI in the 1992 MLB season was a significant milestone in his illustrious career and played a pivotal role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ successful World Series campaign that year. As the Blue Jays’ designated hitter and outfielder, Winfield demonstrated his exceptional hitting prowess and clutch performances throughout the…
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On This Day In Sports History: George Steinbrenner Suspended By MLB
On May 14 1997, Major League Baseball suspended George Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees, for alleged involvement in a scheme to discredit former player Dave Winfield. The suspension was a result of a lengthy investigation by MLB, which concluded that Steinbrenner had paid a known gambler named Howie Spira $40,000 to gather…
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