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Feb 2, 2018 · Today, we look at the career of Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson, whose ability at the plate, on the basepaths and in the field made him one of the best all-around players of his generation. Andre Nolan Dawson was born in Miami in 1954, the oldest of eight children. It was apparent at a young age that he was destined for athletic stardom.
Jul 9, 2022 · The Hawk became a Hall of Famer five years later. A superstar for two franchises, the Expos and Cubs, Dawson played 21 seasons in the Major Leagues from 1976-96. He was an MVP, a Rookie of the Year, an eight-time All-Star, a four-time Silver Slugger and an eight-time Gold Glover. He could do it all on the field -- hit, run, field, throw.
Andre Dawson belted 438 home runs and stole 314 bases over his 21-year MLB career. (Michael Ponzini/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) The 38-year-old Dawson would appear in 121 games that season, batting .273 with 29 doubles and 67 RBI in his last season as an MLB regular.
Our Stories. Dawson joins 300-300 club. Written by: Cody Eding. A rare all-around athlete and baseball player, Andre Dawson’s abilities with the bat, on the base paths and in the field secured his place in Cooperstown. That athletic ability also guaranteed him a spot in the record books.
Nov 28, 2023 · MLB. Chicago Cubs. Column: Andre Dawson fighting the odds to get his Hall of Fame plaque’s cap changed. ‘My preference all along was as a Cub.’. Show Caption. of. By Paul Sullivan |...
Jan 4, 2012 · Five years after he retired, Dawson made his first appearance on the writers’ ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He garnered 45.3 percent of the vote — a good showing on a first ballot but a far cry from the 75 percent needed for election.
Feb 22, 2024 · Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson discusses the Andre Dawson Classic, his Hall of Fame career and playing in Montreal
