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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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- August 23, 1948
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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.
The talented Yankee, a favourite of the team's many million Jewish followers, hit for his pitcher at Fenway Park on a cold April day in Boston in 1973 - and ...
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.
Apr 6, 2023 · Though knee and shoulder injuries cut his career short, Blomberg’s unique place in the record (and trivia) books as Major League Baseball’s first designated hitter in 1973 is forever secure. It nearly didn’t happen.
