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Known for his speed and agility as an outfielder as well as a base runner, Davis was a three-time Gold Glove Award winner and a two-time National League (NL) All-Star player during his tenure with the Dodgers. He ranks fifth among center fielders in Major League Baseball history in career putouts. [ 1]
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Willie D. Davis [1] (July 24, 1934 – April 15, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Davis played college football for the Grambling State Tigers before being drafted 181st in the 1956 NFL draft.
Undeniably Willie Davis was a major factor in Green Bay’s winning tradition of the 1960s that included five NFL championships and six divisional titles in eight seasons. Included in the historic championship run were impressive victories in the first two Super Bowls.
Apr 15, 2020 · NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis died on Wednesday at age 85, according to the Green Bay Packers. The pro football player “passed away peacefully” after spending about a month in the hospital ...
Willie Davis, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Monday, April 15, 1940, in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. Davis was 20 years old when he broke into the major leagues on September 8, 1960, with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Apr 15, 2020 · Willie Davis, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who helped the Green Bay Packers win each of the first two Super Bowls, has died. He was 85. The Packers confirmed Davis’ death to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, as did his former teammate and fellow hall member, Dave Robinson. Davis died in a Santa Monica, California ...