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Born: August 23, 1948 in Atlanta, GA. Draft: Drafted by the in the (1st) of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from . High School: Debut: (Age 21-018d, 12,918th in major league history) 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 30-039d) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
- August 23, 1948
New York Yankees ( 1969, 1971 – 1976) Chicago White Sox ( 1978) Ronald Mark Blomberg (born August 23, 1948), nicknamed " Boomer ", is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a designated hitter, first baseman, and right fielder.
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Jun 8, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Ron Blomberg, the first designated hitter in MLB history. From overcoming anti-Semitism in Atlanta to playing for the Yankees and Red Sox, Blomberg faced many challenges and opportunities in his baseball journey.
Ron Blomberg was the first designated hitter in MLB and the \"great Jewish hope\" of the Yankees in the 1970s. He overcame anti-Semitism and injuries to achieve his boyhood dream and share his story in his book, Designated Hebrew.
Sep 25, 2022 · For a fellow like Ron Blomberg, who was earning $12,500 for the season, that $250 was the equivalent of getting paid for three extra games. He wasn’t much on my mind as the Yankees prepared for...
Mar 18, 2022 · March 18, 2022. On April 6, 1973, two letters changed Ron Blomberg’s life. The lefty-swinging Yankee arrived at Fenway Park in Boston on opening day and found “DH” scribbled next to his name...
