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Dwight Evans

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (November 3, 1951- )
    Born in Santa Monica, California
    Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (1972-90) and the Baltimore Orioles (1991)
    AL Gold Glove winner (1976, 1978-1979, 1981-1985)
    AL Silver Slugger Award winner (1981, 1987)
    American League home run leader (co-leaders with Bobby Grich, Eddie Murray and Tony Armas; 1981)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is ‘Dewey.’
    He bears a striking resemblance to Tom Selleck.
    He transferred high schools after he felt he received poor treatment from his baseball coach.
    He was considered a modest hitter during the first half of his career.
    He was one of four players to share the AL home run lead, due to the season being split into two halves (1981).
    Despite playing 19 years with the Red Sox, he spent his final major league season as a member of the Orioles.
    He appeared in the 2011 comedy ‘Hall Pass.’

Why he might not be annoying:

    He wore #24 in honor of his childhood hero, Willie Mays.
    He was considered to have one of the strongest throwing arms in the majors during his prime years.
    He excelled defensively, recording eight Gold Glove Awards during his career.
    He earned two Silver Slugger Awards in the second half of his career, after he worked on improving his swing.
    He finished second to Carl Yastrzemski as the Red Sox franchise’s all-time leader in career games played.
    He hit a home run on Opening Day four times during his career.
    He and his wife were involved in various charities for neurofibromatosis, a condition that afflicted both their sons.

Credit: Ricky


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